Vocabulary Flashcard 1

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criteria

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A standard something needs to meet to be successful.

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constraints

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Limitations or boundaries for an idea.

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conduction

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When heat transfers from one material to another through direct touch.

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transparent material

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A material that allows light to pass through, such as a window.

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altitude

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The height of an object in relation to sea level or ground level.

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Mt. Everest

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The item with the highest altitude.

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heat transfer

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The movement of thermal energy from one object to another.

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insulator

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A material that does not conduct heat well.

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conductor

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A material that allows heat to flow through it easily.

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reflection

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The bouncing back of light when it hits a surface.