Sci. 6.4 c-d Review

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What energy powers the global circulation of the atmosphere and oceans on our planet?

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Radiation and convection transfer thermal energy.

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How does Earth receive energy from the Earth's interior?

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Convection.

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What type of energy transformation occurs when a fan spins?

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Electrical to mechanical.

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How does Earth receive energy from the sun?

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Radiation.

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What is convection?

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Heat transfer through currents.

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What is conduction?

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Heat transfer through touch.

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What is radiation?

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Heat transfer through space.

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy of all particles in an object.

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What is the difference between conduction and convection?

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Conduction is heat transfer through touch, while convection is heat transfer through currents.

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What role does the sun play in Earth's energy system?

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The sun provides energy through radiation.