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14 Cards in this Set
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matter
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anything that takes up space and can be weighed
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atoms
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the tiniest particles of matter, comprised of protons, neutrons and electrons
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molecules
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the joining of two or more different kinds of atoms
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temperature
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how we measure the amount of kinetic energy in an object
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radiant energy
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energy that travels as waves from the sun
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heat
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atomic or molecular motion
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differential heating
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different earth materials heat up at different rates
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conduction
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the transfer of heat energy between two objects that are in direct contact, or within one object
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reradiation
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when heat from the Earth's surface transfers to the cooler atmosphere.
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Boiling point of water - Fahrenheit
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212 degrees
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Boiling point of water - Celsius
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100 degrees
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Freezing point of water - Fahrenheit
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32 degrees
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Freezing point of water - Celsius
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0 degrees
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conduction
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the transfer of heat energy between two objects that are in direct contact, or within one oject
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