Heat Energy-Earths Energy Budget

Front

What is the direct transfer of heat from one substance to another substance that is touching?

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Conduction

Front

Where do we get most of our energy from?

Back

The sun

Front

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

Back

Convection

Front

About how much of the sun's light rays reach the surface of the earth?

Back

50%

Front

What is the energy given off as heat (friction)?

Back

Thermal Energy

Front

What is the process called when heat is transferred through electromagnetic waves?

Back

Radiation

Front

What is the term for the total amount of energy from the sun that reaches the Earth?

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Solar Energy

Front

What is the primary greenhouse gas that traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere?

Back

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Front

What is the phenomenon called when warm air rises and cool air sinks, creating a cycle?

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Convection Currents

Front

What is the measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance?

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Temperature