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Vocab #6
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 |