science vocab quiz Flashcards
1
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Electromagnetic waves
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waves that are created as a result of vibrations between an electric field and a magnetic field
2
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Greenhouse effect
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the process through which heat is trapped near Earth’s surface by substances known as ‘greenhouse gases.
2
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Thermal energy
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the energy contained within a system that is responsible for its temperature
3
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Convection
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motion in a gas or liquid in which the warmer portions rise and the colder portions sink
4
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Conduction
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when heat moves from one object to another object through direct touch
5
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Radiation
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energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
6
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Absorb
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energy that comes from a source and travels through space at the speed of light
