7th Thermal Energy Transfer

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What is Convection?

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The movement of gas or liquid in which warmer parts move up and the colder parts move down.

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What do firemen wear to protect themselves from heat?

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Firemen wear heat resistant suits.

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What tool is used to measure temperature?

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Thermometer

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What does a higher mass in an object indicate about its thermal energy?

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An object with more mass, like an adult penguin, will have higher thermal energy.

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What is thermal equilibrium?

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Thermal equilibrium is the state reached when two substances reach the same temperature.

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

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The particles move faster and spread apart.

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What is conduction?

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Conduction is the transfer of heat through direct contact between materials.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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How does temperature affect the state of matter?

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Increasing temperature can change solids to liquids (melting) and liquids to gases (evaporation).

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What is the role of convection currents in the atmosphere?

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Convection currents help distribute heat in the atmosphere, affecting weather patterns.