flash cards Global temperatures PGs 119-134 week 3

Heat Conduction

The process where heat moves through direct contact between particles.

Heat Convection

Heat transfer through the movement of fluids due to temperature differences.

Heat Radiation

The transfer of energy through electromagnetic waves.

Thermal Insulator

A material that prevents heat transfer.

Thermal Conductivity

A measure of how well a material conducts heat.

Phase Change

A transition of a substance from one state to another, such as melting or boiling.

Heat Index

A measurement that combines air temperature and humidity to determine perceived heat.

Specific Latent Heat

The heat required for a substance to change its state without changing temperature.

Biogeochemical Cycle

The flow of chemical elements between living entities and the environment, affecting temperature.

Albedo Effect

The reflection of sunlight from a surface, which can influence local temperatures.