Solar Energy Vocab

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Across
  1. 5. process by which heat energy is transmitted through collisions between neighboring atoms or molecules
  2. 7. being subjected to the sun's rays
  3. 8. energy which is in motion
  4. 10. gasses in the atmosphere trap the sun's heat
  5. 13. take in or soak up energy
  6. 14. part of the sun which is visible to the naked eye
  7. 15. transfer of heat through a circular motion of fluids
Down
  1. 1. idea that the further away from the sun the less energy you receive
  2. 2. nuclear process where atoms are combined which releases massive amounts of energy
  3. 3. energy which is stored and can be converted to kinetic energy
  4. 4. part of the sun which creates solar winds and solar flares
  5. 6. part of the atmosphere that reflects harmful radiation from the sun
  6. 9. radiation rebounds in one direction
  7. 11. electromagnetic waves travelling at the speed of light
  8. 12. radiation rebounds in multiple directions