Vocabulary:
Match the vocabulary word to its definition.
Column A
1.
kinetic energy:
2.
potential energy:
3.
temperature:
4.
thermal energy:
5.
heat:
6.
energy transfer:
7.
conduction:
8.
convection:
9.
convection current:
10.
dense:
11.
radiate:
Column B
a. energy of motion
b. transfer of thermal energy among particles within a substance or between two substances
c. how compact particles are
d. occurs when matter with higher kinetic or thermal energy interacts with matter that is lower in energy; energy moves from high to low.
e. distribute heat in its surroundings
f. describes the total energy of a group of particles
g. a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles
h. transfer of thermal energy within a fluid due to temperature differences
i. stored energy that depends upon an object's position
j. a type of air current that develops as cooler and warmer particles move in a cycle
k. energy transferred within a substance or from one substance to another; always flows from a warmer area to a cooler area
1. a - kinetic energy
2. i - potential energy
3. g - temperature
4. f - thermal energy
5. k - heat
6. d - energy transfer
7. h - conduction
8. e - convection
9. j - convection current
10. c - dense
11. b - radiate