Thermal Energy Test Review

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.

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What is conduction?

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When energy moves from one place to another through contact.

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What method does a tree use to gain energy for photosynthesis?

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Radiation.

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What is convection?

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When heat is transferred by the movement of currents within a fluid.

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What is absolute zero?

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The temperature at which all molecules stop moving.

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What is thermal energy?

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

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is energy transfer through contact, while convection is transfer through fluid movement.

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What is an example of radiation in everyday life?

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The warmth felt from the sun on your skin.

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What happens to particles in a substance as it heats up?

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They move faster and spread apart.

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What is the role of thermal energy in weather patterns?

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It drives convection currents in the atmosphere.