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Thermal Energy
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conduction | Transfer of heat or electricity from one point to another in a medium (transferred by two items touching) |
| Convection | Movement of heat from one point to another within a gas or liquid |
| Radiation | Energy transmitted in the form of electromagnetic waves |
| Equilibrium | When factors in an ecosystem remain in balance |
| Thermal energy | Energy that is related to heat and the temperature of matter |
| Electromagnetic waves | Form of energy that can travel through empty space as well as through matter |