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Energy On Earth
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy | The ability to do work. |
| Thermal Energy | Energy of heat (moving particles) |
| Heat | Form of energy that causes things to become hot. |
| Temperature | A measurement of the amount of heat in a substance |
| Warming | Occurs with the addition or gain of heat energy |
| Cooling | Occurs with the removal or loss of heat energy |
| Energy Transfer | Movement of energy from one source to another source. |
| Conduction | The transfer of energy through a solid substance or by direct contact. |
| Convection | The transfer of energy through a liquid or gas. |
| Radiation | The transmission of energy in electromagnetic waves. |
| Wave | A disturbance in matter that transfers energy through matter or spave. |
| Electromagnetic wave | Transverse wave that does not require a medium through which to travel |
| Atmosphere | The layers of gases that surround the earth. |
| Weather | State of the atmosphere at a certain place at a specific time. |
| Climate | The average temperature, precipitation, humidity, air pressure, and wind in a location. |