GEOG 2050 Chapter : Chapter 5 Notes
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Heat = energy of molecular movement along gradient. Temperature = average kinetic energy (motion) of molecules. The amount of energy required to raise temp of 1 g water by 1 degree celsius. Fahrenheit: developed by daniel gabriel in 1724. (german physicist)/ Water at standard atmospheric pressure (atm) freeze/melt point would be 32 degrees fahrenheit. Boiling point would be 212 degrees fahrenheit. (180 degrees difference) used in the usa and. Celsius: developed by anders celsius in 1742. (swedish astronomer)/also known as centigrade scale. And 100 degrees would be the boiling/steam point of water. (100 degrees difference) used worldwide. Kelvin: developed by lord kelvin in 1848. (british physicist)/ 0 k is. 100 k between melt/freeze points and boil/steam points. Graphic projecting differences between f, c, and k. Solid at -112 degrees celsius, -107 degrees fahrenheit. Measuring temperature: for official readings, these are done outdoors, in a white container because of high albedo.
