Heat and Heat Transfer

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What happens to the molecules of an object when thermal energy is added?

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Molecules move faster and farther apart.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

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What energy source is derived from decayed animal species from millions of years ago?

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Fossil fuels.

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How does gravity assist in the process of convection?

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Denser matter sinks because of gravity.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-1

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Which energy source is considered non-renewable?

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Nuclear Energy.

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What type of heat transfer occurs from a campfire?

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Radiation.

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Define thermal energy.

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The total kinetic energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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What is radiation in terms of heat transfer?

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The transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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NGSS.MS-PS4-2

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What is a renewable energy source?

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An energy source that can be replenished naturally, such as solar or wind energy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4