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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the energy that comes from the temperature of matter. It is the energy that comes from the movement of particles in a substance.

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What is an example of something designed to produce thermal energy?

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A heater is an example of something designed to produce thermal energy.

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What tool do we use to determine the direction of blowing air?

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A wind vane is used to determine the direction of blowing air.

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What does 'cooling' mean?

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Cooling means lowering in temperature; getting colder.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process of turning from liquid into vapor.

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What is NOT an example of thermal energy?

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Ice is NOT an example of thermal energy.

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What is the process of heat transfer through direct contact called?

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer through direct contact.

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What is the process of heat transfer through fluids (liquids and gases) called?

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Convection is the process of heat transfer through fluids.

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What is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves called?

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Radiation is the process of heat transfer through electromagnetic waves.

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What happens to particles in a substance when it is heated?

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When a substance is heated, its particles move faster and spread apart.

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