Heating The Atmosphere Flashcards
1
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Conduction
A
The transfer of thermal end from one material to another by direct contact.
2
Q
Convection
A
The transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas.
3
Q
Greenhouse Effect
A
The Earth’s heating process, in which the gases in the atmosphere trap thermal energy.
4
Q
Global Warming
A
A rise in average global temperatures.
5
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Radiation
A
The transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves.
