1. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment Main Ideas Details 1

2. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment Main Ideas Details Renewable Energy Sources Biomass - Crops are burned to produce energy. Wood Dried animal poo Field crops Ethanol & Methanol – made from sugar cane (Bagasse), sugar beets, and corn. Mixed with gasoline to make gasohol for use in car engines 2

3. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment Main Ideas Details Conserving Energy Resources Energy Efficiency – using energy resources in the most productive way. 1. Recycle old appliances and vehicles 2. Buy energy-efficient models. 3. Add insulation to homes 4. Install solar panels 3

4. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment Main Ideas Details Conserving Energy Resources 5. Install new windows 6. Use energy efficient light bulbs 7. Carpool 4

5. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment Main Ideas Details Conserving Energy Resources Sustainable Energy – involves the global management of Earth’s natural resources to meet current and future needs without causing environmental damage. Combines conservation and energy efficiency 5

6. Ch 6 – Resources and Our Environment 24 Main Ideas Details Summary – Write a 3 to 5 sentence summary and the 3 left margin questions. 6