AP Environmental Science

Unit 6: Topic 6.3 - Fuel Types and Uses

Topic 6.3 - College Board Topic Summary Information

Topic 6.3 - PowerPoint and Textbook Resources

6.3-Fuel Types and Uses

Read more about fuel types and uses on pages 325 to 332 in your textbook (Chapter 12).

Topic 6.3 - College Board Daily Videos

Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/04cprq64to?sui=14,6 to watch Topic 6.3 Daily Video 1 which will identify and describe the different types of fuels, such as wood, charcoal, peat, and the three different types of coals which are lignite, bituminous, and anthracite.

Go to: https://apclassroom.collegeboard.org/d/ce1ju3wfsh?sui=14,6 to watch Topic 6.3 Daily Video 2 which will describe how crude oil can be recovered from tar sands, the cleanest fuel, and cogeneration. It will also explain how fossil fuels are made into specific fuel types.

Take notes on these videos that summarize important key points. Focus your notes not just on content, but also how you are going to demonstrate you mastery of the content using science practices. Be sure to answer and questions that are asked when you pause the video. Check your answers!

Topic 6.3 -WYRNTK

6.3-Fuel Types and Uses.pdf

WYRNTK (What You Really Need To Know): Fuel Types and Uses

Special Note: This document is only available to students logged into a Chrome browser using their school email. Use the arrow icon in the upper right hand corner to make full size and then use the download icon to make your own copy of the handout.

1. Read through the document carefully and critically.

2. Answer multiple-choice questions and check your mastery with the answers given at the end.

Topic 6.3 - Other Videos to Watch to Increase Content Mastery

APES Video Notes for 6.3 - Fuel Types and Uses

After watching this video can you answer the following questions?

Check Your Understanding:

Log on to your CollegeBoard MyAP account and answer the questions in the Exit Ticket posted. Be sure to complete the quiz by the deadline given.

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Please go to the College Board Website to complete the Exit Ticket you've been assigned on this topic.

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