AP®︎ Environmental Science Unit 6: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 6 of AP Environmental Science – Energy Resources and Consumption.
Unit 6: Energy Resources and Consumption
This unit explains renewable and nonrenewable energy sources, how they're used, and the environmental impacts of various energy consumption methods.
Begin with Topic 6.1: Renewable and Nonrenewabl...To review Unit 6, go through each of the 13 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 6 test, pulled directly from the AP® Environmental Science curriculum.
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- What Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources Are
- Major Energy Sources and How They Are Classified
- Stocks, Flows, and the Replenishment Rule
Global Energy Consumption
Global Energy Consumption
- What Global Energy Consumption Means
- How Energy Use Is Distributed
- Development and Industrialization Increase Demand
Fuel Types and Uses
Fuel Types and Uses
- What Fuels Are and How Their Uses Differ
- Major Fuel Types and Their Common Uses
- Tar Sands and Specialized Petroleum Products
Distribution of Natural Energy Resources
Distribution of Natural Energy Resources
- What the Distribution of Natural Energy Resources Means
- Why Geologic History Controls Where Resources Are Found
- Where the Major Energy Resources Occur
Fossil Fuels
Fossil Fuels
- What Fossil Fuels Are and Why They Release Energy
- From Combustion to Electricity
- How Fossil Fuels Are Extracted
Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power
- What Nuclear Power Is
- How a Nuclear Power Plant Generates Electricity
- Radioactivity, Half-Life, and Nuclear Waste
Energy from Biomass
Energy from Biomass
- What Biomass Energy Is
- How Biomass Produces Energy
- Environmental Effects of Biomass Use
Solar Energy
Solar Energy
- What Solar Energy Is
- Types of Solar Energy Systems
- How Solar Systems Work in Practice
Hydroelectric Power
Hydroelectric Power
- What Hydroelectric Power Is
- Main Types of Hydroelectric Systems
- What Determines Hydroelectric Output and How It Works
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy
- What Geothermal Energy Is
- How Geothermal Power Plants Generate Electricity
- Where Geothermal Energy Works Best
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
Hydrogen Fuel Cell
- What a Hydrogen Fuel Cell Is
- Parts of the Fuel Cell and How It Produces Electricity
- How Hydrogen Is Produced and Why the Source Matters
Wind Energy
Wind Energy
- What Wind Energy Is
- How Wind Turbines Generate Electricity
- Where Wind Works Best and Why Output Changes
Energy Conservation
Energy Conservation
- What Energy Conservation Means
- Ways to Conserve Energy at Home
- Ways to Conserve Energy on a Larger Scale
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