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Chapter 12 Science
Energy Vocabulary
Question | Answer |
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heat | the flow of energy from one material to another |
conduction | heat that is transferred between two objects that are touching |
convection | heat that is transferred by the flow of a liquid or gas |
radiation | the transfer of heat through space |
fossil fuels | a substance that was formed millions of years ago from plants or animals They are non-renewable and when burned cause pollution. |
wavelength | the distance from the top of one wave to the top of the next wave |
spectrum | a range of different light waves with different wavelengths and energies |
reflection | occurs when light strikes a surface and bounces off |
refraction | the bending of light as it passes from one material into another |