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apes cram – unit 6: energy resources & consumption

originally streamed in 2019 with Joshua NielsenTeacher
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Review session for APES Unit 6 covering energy resources and consumption. Learn about fossil fuels, nuclear power, renewable energy sources, global consumption trends, and conservation strategies to prepare for your AP Environmental Science exam. Th ...more

curriculum note

The instructor states there will be no math on the exam this year, reflecting a modified COVID-era exam format. The current AP Environmental Science exam may include quantitative calculations, so be sure to review energy math as needed.

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units
Unit 6 – Energy Resources & Consumption
topics
6.1 Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources6.2 Global Energy Consumption6.3 Fuel Types and Uses6.4 Distribution of Natural Resources6.5 Fossil Fuels6.6 Nuclear Power6.8 Solar Energy6.9 Hydroelectric Power6.10 Geothermal Energy6.11 Hydrogen Fuel Cell6.12 Wind Energy6.13 Energy Conservation

timestamps

  • 0:00

    Introduction and Updates

  • 1:36

    Unit 6 Overview

  • 3:41

    Upcoming Streams

  • 5:44

    Energy Distribution

  • 7:16

    Crude Oil Reserves

  • 8:18

    Coal Reserves and Uses

  • 9:18

    Uranium and Geothermal

  • 10:22

    Wind Generation

  • 13:31

    Global Energy Consumption

  • 18:16

    Energy Trends Graph

  • 19:18

    Fossil Fuels Overview

  • 20:19

    Coal Types and Impacts

  • 22:23

    Petroleum Uses

  • 24:29

    Natural Gas and Cogeneration

  • 28:38

    Electricity Production Process

  • 32:52

    Nuclear Energy Basics

  • 35:58

    Nuclear Incidents

  • 37:00

    Nuclear Half-Life

  • 40:11

    Solar Energy Types

  • 44:18

    Wind Energy Methods

  • 46:54

    Hydroelectric Power

  • 50:34

    Geothermal Energy

  • 53:44

    Energy Conservation Tips

  • 1:00:31

    Large-Scale Conservation

  • 1:03:45

    Q&A and Closing

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