Holt 6 Grade Science Chapter 6 Section2
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jkolodziej Plus on February 13, 2012
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8 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Radiation | transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves |
| Thermal Conduction | the transfer of energy as heat through a material |
| Convection | the transfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movemeent of a liquid or gas. |
| Greenhouse Effect | 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 |
| global warming | a gradual increase in average global temperature |
| radiation balance | the balance between incoming energy and outgoing energy |
| convection current | the cycle of warm air rising and cool air sinking causes a circular movement of air |
| Energy from the sun is transferred through the atmosphere by: | 1. radiation, 2. thermal conduction, and 3. convection |
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