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Earth Science Semester 1 (3rd set)
Earth Science Apex Semester 1 Unit 1 Section 3
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12th Grade
03/01/2011

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Convection
Definition
A process in which heat is transferred through a material, resulting in different densities.
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Convection Cell
Definition
A circular movement created by the transfer of heat energy.
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Density
Definition
The amount of mass per unit volume.
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Energy
Definition
The capacity to do work, like lifting an object or the heating of water.
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Equilibrium
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A condition in which all forces are balanced by other, resulting in a stable system.
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Kinetic Energy
Definition
The energy associated with motion.
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Mass
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A measurement of the amount of matter in an object.
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Matter
Definition
Something that takes up space.
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Potential Energy
Definition
The energy of matter derived from its position.
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Rock Cycle
Definition
The sequence of events and processes that change one type of rock into another type of rock.
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