Heat transfer on Earth

Priyam (India)
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  1. infrared radiation
    electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths longer than visible light but shorter than radio waves
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  2. electromagnetic radiation
    radiation consisting of waves of energy associated with electric and magnetic fields resulting from the acceleration of an electric charge
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  3. infrared
    having or employing wavelengths longer than light but shorter than radio waves; lying outside the visible spectrum at its red end
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  4. conduction
    the transmission of heat or electricity or sound
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  5. electromagnetic
    pertaining to or exhibiting magnetism produced by electric charge in motion
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  6. radiation
    the act of spreading outward from a central source
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  7. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  8. radiate
    send out rays or waves
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  9. Sun
    the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  10. absorption
    a process in which one substance permeates another
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  11. absorb
    take in a liquid
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  12. core
    the center of an object
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  13. Earth
    the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  14. heated
    made warm or hot (`het' is a dialectal variant of `heated')
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  15. heat
    a form of energy transferred by a difference in temperature
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  16. atmosphere
    the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  17. transfer
    move from one place to another
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  18. surface
    the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  19. add to
    have an increased effect
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  20. absorbed
    retained without reflection
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  21. warm
    having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  22. remaining
    not used up
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  23. energy
    forceful exertion
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  24. land
    the solid part of the earth's surface
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  25. contact
    the act of touching physically
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  26. add
    join or combine or unite with others
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  27. space
    the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  28. hot
    having a high or higher than desirable temperature
    Heat is transferred to the surface of the Earth from the hot Earth's core by conduction and from radiation from the Sun.
  29. remain
    continue in a place, position, or situation
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  30. water
    compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear liquid
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  31. form
    a perceptual structure
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  32. sent
    caused or enabled to go or be conveyed or transmitted
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
  33. some
    quantifier
    The atmosphere is heated by absorption of some of the electromagnetic radiation from the Sun, and contact with the warm surface of the land and water.
  34. also
    in addition
    The warm land and water also radiates infrared, some of which is absorbed by the atmosphere, adding to its thermal energy.
  35. out
    moving or appearing to move away from a place, especially one that is enclosed or hidden
    The remaining heat on the surface is sent out into space in the form of infrared radiation.
Created on Thu Oct 06 10:29:38 EDT 2011

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