Heat and Temperature Concepts

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Thermal energy that is transferred from one object to another.

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HEAT

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Measures the amount of heat in an object.

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TEMPERATURE

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An object with a rigid shape. Particles are close together and vibrate.

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SOLID

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A substance that has an inconsistent shape and takes the form of its container. Particles are far apart and slide into each other.

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LIQUID

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The transfer of heat between objects that is in direct contact with each other.

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CONDUCTION

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Gases that are trapped in the earth's atmosphere which warms the earth. This mostly consists of carbon dioxide and methane.

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GREENHOUSE GASES

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Substances in which electricity can flow.

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CONDUCTORS

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Occurs when the sun heats up the land and sea, but land heats up much faster than water.

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SEA BREEZE

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Occurs when the land cools down faster than the sea, usually at night.

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LAND BREEZE

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What type of heat and from what source is heat the strongest during the summer and spring months?

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SUN'S RADIANT HEAT