| A | B |
| Conduction | Energy transfer that occurs when two objects are touching. |
| Convection | Cyclic flow of a fluid due to density differences caused by uneven heating. |
| Radiation | Energy that travels as waves. |
| Absorption | Radiation is taken into a substance. |
| Reflection | Radiation bounces off a surface. |
| Transmission | Radiation travels through a substance. |
| Refraction | Radiation is bent as it is transmitted. |
| Scattering | Radiation is spread out in all directions. |
| Conductor | A substance that conducts heat well. |
| Insulator | A substance that conducts heat poorly. |