Root Word 'Therm' Flashcards
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What is the definition of endothermic?

  • Heated from within the body (correct)
  • A unit of heat equal to 1,000 great calories
  • Related to heat or temperature
  • Requires heat to be absorbed from outside the body

    • What does exothermic mean?

    Requires heat to be absorbed from outside the body

    What is the meaning of therm?

    A unit of heat equal to 1,000 great calories

    What does thermal relate to?

    <p>Heat or temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thermodynamic process?

    <p>Caused or operated by heat that has changed into different forms of energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thermograph?

    <p>A device that automatically writes down changes in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a thermometer measure?

    <p>Temperature or heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define a thermophile.

    <p>An organism that has adapted to living at very high temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a thermos?

    <p>A container that is used to keep things warm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a thermostat?

    <p>A device used to control the temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The root word 'therm' relates to _____

    <p>heat, temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Heat and Temperature Vocabulary

    • Endothermic: Refers to processes or reactions that absorb heat from the body, resulting in an increase in internal temperature.
    • Exothermic: Describes processes that release heat, requiring external heat absorption to occur.

    Units of Heat

    • Therm: A measurement unit equivalent to 1,000 great calories, used to quantify heat energy.
    • Thermal: Pertaining to heat or temperature; often used in contexts involving thermal energy or insulation.
    • Thermodynamic: Relates to the principles of heat transfer and its transformation into different forms of energy, important in physical sciences and engineering.

    Instruments for Measuring Heat

    • Thermograph: An automated instrument that records temperature changes, useful for tracking environmental temperature variations.
    • Thermometer: A device designed to measure temperature, widely used in various settings, including medical and meteorological fields.

    Organisms and Heat

    • Thermophile: Organisms, like certain bacteria and algae, adapted to thrive in extremely high-temperature environments, playing crucial roles in ecosystems.

    Heat Retention Devices

    • Thermos: A double-walled container intended for maintaining the temperature of a substance, such as keeping soup warm for extended periods.
    • Thermostat: A control device that manages and regulates temperature levels in various environments, essential in heating and cooling systems.

    Summary of Root Word

    • "Therm": Root word meaning heat or temperature, foundational for various terms related to thermal energy and heat measurement.

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    Explore key terms related to the root word 'therm' with these flashcards. Gain a deep understanding of terms such as endothermic, exothermic, and thermodynamic, all of which are essential in the study of heat and temperature. Perfect for students looking to enhance their vocabulary in thermodynamics.

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