Therm Roots

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What is a thermos?

Back

A container that keeps liquids cold or hot for long periods of time.

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What does the prefix 'therm' mean?

Back

Heat.

Front

What type of clothing is suitable for cold weather activities like sled riding?

Back

Thermal clothing.

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What does geothermal mean?

Back

Relating to or using the natural heat produced inside the earth.

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What type of power comes from the earth?

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Geothermal power.

Front

What is thermal energy?

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Energy that comes from the temperature of matter.

Front

What is a thermostat?

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A device that regulates temperature.

Front

What is hypothermia?

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A medical condition that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it.

Front

Give an example of geothermal energy use.

Back

Geothermal power plants generate electricity using heat from the earth.

Front

What is the purpose of thermal insulation?

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To reduce heat transfer between objects.