Conduction, Convection, Radiation

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Energy

Capacity to do work

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Heat

How much energy is present

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Temperature

Intensity of degree of hotness

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Conduction

Transfer of heat by direct contact

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Convection

Transfer of heat in a circular motion

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Radiation

Travels in all directions from the source

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Long Wave Length Color

Red

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Short Wave Length color

Blue

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Visible Light

Portion we can see colors of the spectrum (ROYGBIV)

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Reflecttion

Reflected bounces back at the same angle it comes in

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Scattering

Produces large number of weaker rays that travel in a different direction

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Albedo

Ability to reflect

Higher # means more reflection

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Scatter

goes in all directions

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Reflection

Goes in opposite direction

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Isotherms

Lines of equal temperature

Every 10 degrees

Don't pass through observing station

Never cross

Close together = rapid temp change (temp. gradient)