lesson 6- thermal energy transfer in hydrosphere Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
Q
what absorbs large amounts of heat (hint tyla)
A
Water
2
Q
large bodies of water
A
moderate the climate of an area
3
Q
in summer what does water do?
A
absorbs heat, cooling the surrounding land
4
Q
in winter what does water do?
A
releases heat, warming up the surrounding land
5
Q
why is Vancouver’s climate warmer than Calgary?
A
because it is by the Pacific Ocean, so summers not too hot and winters not too cold
6
Q
specific heat capacity
A
QUANTITY of energy required to change temperature of 1g sample of something by 1 degree
7
Q
conduction
A
heat transfer through direct contact with another (hot stove top)
8
Q
convection
A
heat transfer through air particles (steam)
9
Q
radiation
A
heat transfer through waves of radiation (solar energy)
