U1L2-TCI Taking Earth's Temperature

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What is thermal energy?

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The total energy related to the motion of the many particles in an object or material.

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The energy an object has due to its motion is known as...

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Kinetic Energy.

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At higher temperatures, what happens to the particles in an object?

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Particles in an object move faster.

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How does the sun transfer energy to Earth?

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Through radiation.

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What does it mean if the particles in a substance move slower?

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The substance is colder.

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What is the definition of kinetic energy?

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The energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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The total energy of all the particles in an object.

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What is conduction?

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The transfer of thermal energy through direct contact between materials.

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What is convection?

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The transfer of thermal energy through the movement of fluids (liquids and gases).

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What is radiation?

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The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

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