Term |
Definition |
Temperature |
a measure of kinetic energy. |
Thermal Expansion |
The increase in volume that results from an increase in temperature. |
Heat |
the energy that is transferred between objects that are at different temperatures. |
Radiation |
the transfer of energy as electromagnetic waves. Energy is transferred by not in direct contact with each other.
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Convection |
the transfer of energy due to the movement of matter. |
Conduction |
the transfer of energy from one object to another object through direct contact. |
Earth System |
all of the matter, energy and processes within Earth’s boundary.
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Geosphere |
the mostly solid, rocky part of Earth. |
Crust |
the thin, solid outermost layer of the geosphere.
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Mantle |
the hot layer of melted rock below the crust that gently moves.
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Core |
the dense center layer of the Earth |
Hydrosphere |
all of the liquid water on Earth. |
Cryosphere |
all of the frozen water on Earth. |
Atmosphere |
mixture of mostly invisible gases that surrounds Earth.
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Biosphere |
all of the living organisms and the areas of the Earth where living organisms are found.
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