Question

vocabulary quiz 2
write the letter of the correct match next to each problem.

1. absorb

a. the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of a fluid

1. greenhouse effect

b. the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves

1. wind

c. the transfer of energy from one particle of matter to another within an object or between two objects that are in direct cont

1. radiation

d. gases in the atmosphere trap some of the heat near earths surface, while some heat escapes into space
electromagnetic
e. to take in; to swallow up

1. wave

f. the horizontal movement of air from one area of high pressure to an area of lower pressure

1. conduction
2. convection

g. total energy of motion in the particles of a substance

1. thermal energy

h. a wave that can transfer electric and magnetic energy through the vacuum of space

Explanation:

1. "Absorb" means to take in or swallow up, so it matches e.
2. The greenhouse effect is when gases in the atmosphere trap some heat near Earth's surface while some escapes into space, so it matches d.
3. Wind is the horizontal movement of air from high - pressure to low - pressure areas, so it matches f.
4. Radiation is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves, so it matches b.
5. An electromagnetic wave can transfer electric and magnetic energy through the vacuum of space, so it matches h.
6. Conduction is the transfer of energy from one particle of matter to another within an object or between two objects in direct contact, so it matches c.
7. Convection is the transfer of thermal energy by the movement of a fluid, so it matches a.
8. Thermal energy is the total energy of motion in the particles of a substance, so it matches g.

Answer:

1. e
2. d
3. f
4. b
5. h
6. c
7. a
8. g