Heat and Energy

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What is heat?

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Heat is a form of energy that is transferred between objects due to a temperature difference.

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What is energy?

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Energy is the ability to do work or cause change.

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What is rusting?

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Rusting is a chemical process where iron reacts with oxygen and moisture, forming iron oxide.

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What is evaporation?

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Evaporation is the process where liquid water turns into water vapor due to heat.

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What is condensation?

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Condensation is the process where water vapor cools and changes back into liquid water.

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What is precipitation?

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Precipitation is any form of water, such as rain or snow, that falls from the atmosphere to the ground.

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What is radiation?

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Radiation is the transfer of heat energy through space without the need for a medium.

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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 convection?

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Convection is the transfer of heat through the movement of fluids (liquids or gases).

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What is the water cycle?

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The water cycle is the continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff.