AP Environmental Science Free-Response Questions (Set 2, Q2 2023)

Question 2: Asian carp invasion and food chain in the Great Lakes.

Based on the information given, identify a body of water invaded by Asian carp that is labeled on the map.

Based on the information shown in the map, describe the change in the distribution of Asian carp since their introduction in the 1970s.

Describe one impact the introduction of Asian carp could have on the ecosystem services provided by the Great Lakes region.

Propose a realistic solution to help reduce the spread of the Asian carp from their current distribution.

Justify the solution proposed in part (d) by providing an additional advantage.

Identify the primary consumer in the Great Lakes food chain.

Describe what the arrows in the aquatic food chain represent.

Describe one possible effect of the introduction of the Asian carp on the Great Lakes food chain.

Describe one way that overfishing of blue pike illustrates the tragedy of the commons.

One potential solution to reduce overfishing is to use aquaculture. Describe one disadvantage of this solution.