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HEAT the energy transferred from one object to another because of a difference in their temperatures

Published on Nov 19, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

HEAT
the energy transferred from one object to another because of a difference in their temperatures

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TEMPERATURE
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual atoms or molecules in a substance

CONDUCTION
the transfer of heat through matter by molecular activity

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CONVECTION
the transfer of heat by mass movement or circulation within a substance

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RADIATION
travels out in all directions from its source

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REFLECTION
occurs when light bounces off an object

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SCATTERING
produces a larger number of weaker rays that travel in different directions

GREENHOUSE EFFECT
the heating of earth's surface and atmosphere from solar radiation being absorbed and emitted by the atmosphere, mainly by water vapor and carbon dioxide

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