THERM = heat, temperature

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What is the term for an organism that has adapted to living in very high temperatures?

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Thermophile

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What is a unit of heat equal to 1000 great calories?

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Therm

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What term describes an organism that generates heat from within its body?

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Endothermic

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What instrument is used to measure temperature or heat?

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Thermometer

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What term describes a process that requires heat to be absorbed from outside of the body?

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Exothermic

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What is the definition of thermodynamics?

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The branch of physics that deals with the relationships between heat and other forms of energy.

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What is the difference between endothermic and exothermic processes?

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Endothermic processes absorb heat, while exothermic processes release heat.

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What is the significance of thermophiles in biotechnology?

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Thermophiles are used in processes that require high temperatures, such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction).

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What is the Celsius scale used for?

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The Celsius scale is used to measure temperature, where 0 degrees is the freezing point of water and 100 degrees is the boiling point.

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What is the Kelvin scale and why is it important in thermodynamics?

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The Kelvin scale is an absolute temperature scale used in scientific measurements, where 0 K is absolute zero.