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Chapter 7 Section 4
Science
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Wave | Wave that can transfer energy through the vacuum of space. |
| Radiation | The direct transfer of energy through space by electromagnetic waves. |
| Infrared Radiation | Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths that are longer than red light. |
| Ultraviolet Radioation | Electromagnetic waves with wavelengths that are shorter than visible light. |
| Scattering | Reflection of light in all directions. |
| Greenhouse Effect | The process by which heat is trapped in the atmosphere by water vapor, carbon dioxide, methane, and other gases that form ¨blanket" around Earth. |