Earth & Space Science Vocabulary Flashcard 1

Front

What is a complete path that allows an electric current to flow?

Back

Electric circuit

Front

What are materials that allow thermal or electric energy to pass through easily?

Back

Conductors

Front

What is the property of matter that keeps it in its existing state of rest or uniform motion unless changed by an external force?

Back

Inertia

Front

What are materials that do not allow thermal energy or electricity to move through them?

Back

Insulators

Front

What is the form of energy that comes from heat?

Back

Thermal energy

Front

What is the term for the flow of electric charge?

Back

Electric current

Front

What is the unit of measurement for electric current?

Back

Ampere (A)

Front

What is the term for a material that does not conduct electricity?

Back

Insulator

Front

What is the process of transferring heat through direct contact?

Back

Conduction

Front

What is the term for the energy of motion?

Back

Kinetic energy