Chapter 1-section 2 Convection And Mantle Flashcards
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Define conduction.
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The transfer of heat within a material or between materials that are touching.
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Define radiation.
A
The transfer of energy through space.
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Define convection.
A
The transfer of heat by a movement of a fluid.
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Define density.
A
The amount of mass in a given space; mass per unit volume.
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Define convection current.
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The movement of a fluid, caused by differences in temperature, that transfers heat from one part of the fluid to another.
