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Vocab #6
Question | Answer |
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Conduction | transfer of heat by direct contact |
convection | transfer of heat through a fluid or gas, by swirling/movement |
endotherm | warm-blooded |
homeostasis | ability to maintain stable internal conditions |
humidity | amount of water vapor in the air |
hydrosphere | all the water on Earth |
isobars | lines on a map connecting areas of equal air pressure |
isotherms | lines on a map connecting areas of equal temperature |
metamorphosis | physical changes an animal goes through as it transforms into an adult. |
radiation | transfer of heat by rays or waves |