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How is energy related to the water cycle?

Vocabulary associated with energy in the water cycle.

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radiationtransfer of energy through electromagnetic waves
conductiontransfer of thermal energy from one material to another by direct contact
convectiontransfer of thermal energy by the circulation or movement of a liquid or gas
greenhouse effectthe Earth's heating process in which the gases in the atmosphere trap thermal energy
global warminga rise in global temperatures
caused by convectionwind
how the atmosphere near the earth is heatedby conduction
the sun heating the earthExample of radiation
your hand getting burned on the stoveExample of conduction
lava lampExample of convection

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