CH 1 Short Answers Flashcards
How are Systems Different from Industries?
Industries
• Industries produce goods and services that people need and desire
• industries are a combination of physical and and social systems that work together to produce a particular class of goods and services
Systems
• All systems (and Subsystems) have inputs and outputs
• Systems are a group of parts that work together to perform a desired task
Physical Systems can be what?
Physical System can be Natural or Human made
What is an example of a Natural Physical System?
An example of a Natural Physical System is is the Solar System and an Animals Digestive System
What is an example of a Human-Made Physical System?
An example of a Human-Made Physical System is Mechanical Systems, Optical Systems, and Electrical Systems
What is a Human-Made Physical System called?
Human-Made Physical Systems are called Tools, Appliances, Devices, Instruments, Gadgets, or Utensils
What does these Physical Systems help us accomplish?
These Physical Systems help us accomplish tasks faster than we normally would or even help accomplish tasks that we would normally not be able to do
What are communities normally traditionally governed by what?
Communities are normally traditionally governed by a band council made up of leaders from the various clans. (Crane, Giggo, Makwa, Deer and Caribou, Waabizheshi, Maang)
Physical and Social Systems vary in what?
Physical and Social Systems vary in Size and Complexity
What is the 3 major GPS subsystems and describe them
Space Subsystem: Space Subsystem is made up of 24 orbiting satellites that transfer signals to earth
Control Subsystem: Control Subsystem is made up of 7 U.S Aid Force Monitoring stations
User Subsystem: User Subsystem is a receiver that takes signals from at least three satellites at once and turns them into useful information
In Physical Systems, Forces make things what?
In Physical Systems, forces make things move
What does all Systems and Subsystems have?
All Systems and Subsystems have Inputs and Outputs
All Systems also has a a Purpose or Function
What does all systems do over time?
All Systems change or evolve over time
What drives these changes or evolving in systems?
Changes to living conditions, changing social conditions, and new technologies all contribute to ways systems change and evolve
What is some parts of Waste Management?
Some parts of Waste Management are Landfills, Recycling Programs, Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Depots, Composting, Incineration, and Public Education
What should we do about wide spread consumerism?
We should reduce wide spread consumerism. Reducing consumerism can help the environment and promote sustainable living
What are the advantages and disadvantages of consumerism
Advantages: Boosts economy, more features,
Disadvantages: Can lead to a lot waste and harm the environment
A Systems usefulness may be evaluated by what?
A Systems usefulness be evaluated by Analyzing its Effect on Society and the Environment
Devices may be Investigated by what?
Devices may be Investiaged by Identifying their Subsystems and Mechanics
What Type of Energy does Optical Systems use?
Optical System uses Light Energy
What Type Energy does Mechanical Systems use?
Mechanical Systems use Mechanical Energy from Pressurized Air
What Type Energy does Electrical Systems use?
Electrical Systems use Electrical Energy
What is the Physical Systems in Construction? (Industry) DONT NEED
The Physical Systems in Construction is a Power Saw, Air Compressor, Backhoe, Crane
What is the Social Systems in Construction? (Industry) DONT NEED
The Social Systems in Construction is Architechtual Design, Land Surveying, Real Estate Sales Office
What is Some Example of Indrustries?
An Example of Industrys is Construction And Service
What is the Physical Systems in a Service? (Industry)
The Physical Systems in Service is a Hair Stylist’s Chair, Stethoscope, Food Mixer
What is the Social Systems in a Service? (Industry)
The Social Systems in a Service is Health Spas, Walk-In Clinics, Ecotourism
What Does Industries Involve?
Industries Involve People Working Together To Create Complex Combinations Of Systems
What is an Example of a Mechanical System?
An Example of a Mechanical System is a Jackhammer
What is an Example of a Optical System?
An Example of a Optical System is a Camera
What is an Example of a Electrical System?
An Example of a Electrical System is a Electrical Circuit
The clan systems of a traditional first nations people are social systems
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