Energy Transfer and Climate Concepts

Front

What is the warming of the surface and lower atmosphere of Earth that occurs when water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other gases absorb and reradiate thermal energy?

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Greenhouse effect

Front

What is a gradual increase in average global temperature?

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Global heating

Front

What is the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas?

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Convection

Front

What is the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves?

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Radiation

Front

What is the transfer of energy as heat through a material?

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Thermal conduction