33rdrd Grade Energy Grade Energy VocabularyVocabulary

What do we call thermal energy that What do we call thermal energy that moves without touching anything?moves without touching anything?

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RadiationRadiation

What do we call it when thermal energy from a heat source warms up What do we call it when thermal energy from a heat source warms up the air molecules around it and the hot air rises because the molecules the air molecules around it and the hot air rises because the molecules are less dense? The cold air around it is pushed out and down and a are less dense? The cold air around it is pushed out and down and a

cycle or current begins to flow and transfer heat.cycle or current begins to flow and transfer heat.

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ConvectionConvection

What do we call the movement of What do we call the movement of thermal energy?thermal energy?

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ConductionConduction

What do we call the ability to cause What do we call the ability to cause change?change?

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EnergyEnergy

What do we call the energy that moves What do we call the energy that moves particles in matter?particles in matter?

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Thermal EnergyThermal Energy

What do we call the movement of thermal What do we call the movement of thermal energy from one place to another?energy from one place to another?

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HeatHeat

What do we call the force between two What do we call the force between two objects that tries to keep them from moving objects that tries to keep them from moving

freely?freely?

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FrictionFriction

What do we call materials in which What do we call materials in which thermal energy cannot move easily?thermal energy cannot move easily?

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InsulatorsInsulators

What do we call materials in which What do we call materials in which thermal energy moves easily?thermal energy moves easily?

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ConductorsConductors

What are some ways that we use What are some ways that we use thermal energy?thermal energy?

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What are some ways that we use What are some ways that we use thermal energy?thermal energy?

Cooking Heating our homes.

What do we call the tool that is used to What do we call the tool that is used to measure temperature?measure temperature?

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ThermometerThermometer