Match the following terms with their definitions.
-radiation
A) the emission of electromagnetic waves by the surface of objects.
B) the transfer of heat by the movement of adjacent air or water.
C) the loss of water and heat from plant leaves or an organism's body.

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Radiation refers to the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization. In the context of heat transfer, it specifically pertains to the emission of electromagnetic waves by the surface of objects, which can transfer energy without the need for a medium.

Match the Following Terms with Their Definitions