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the transfer of thermal energy by the collision between particles of matter   conduction  
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bounce back   reflect  
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electromagnetic waves that transfer thermal energy   radiation  
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the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of matter from one place to another   convection  
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strength or weakness of circulating air motions   stability  
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condition in the troposphere that involves a temperature increase with altitude   temperature inversion  
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ordered series of actions   process  
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the warming rays of the sun   radiation  
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the flow of the ocean   convection  
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a branding iron making a mark   conduction  
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hot feet from hot sand   conduction  
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a cool breeze   convection  
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heat from glowing coals   radiation  
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high altitude air stream   convection  
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the warmth of a heating pad   conduction  
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water freezing   release of thermal energy  
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ice melting   absorption  
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water evaporation   absorption  
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water vapor condensing   release of thermal energy  
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when warm air rises, energy is transferred to the atmosphere by   convection  
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rising air is always accompanied by .... air   sinking  
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air moving over a mountain range is called a(n)   mountain range  
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this type of air movement creates .... clouds   lenticular  
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when air is ... the vertical movements of air are strong   unstable  
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when air is ..... these movements are weak   stable  
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a(n) ..... occurs when air in the upper troposphere is warmer than air in the lower troposphere   temperature inversion  
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this condition ca cause a buildup of .... at lower altitudes   air pollution  
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