Coasts as a natural system Flashcards
1
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What is open system?
A
Matter and energy are transferred in and out
2
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What is closed system?
A
Energy is transferred beyond the boundaries of the system, but matter is contained.
3
Q
What is stores
A
Individual parts of the system
4
Q
What is flows?
A
relationship between components
5
Q
Example of open system
A
Coasts
6
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Example of closed system
A
Hydrological Cycle
7
Q
What is Positive Feedback?
A
A flow that leads to an increase
8
Q
What is negative feedback?
A
A flow that leads to a decrease
9
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What is dynamic equilibrium
A
State of balance between inputs/outputs
10
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Links between coastal systems and other systems
A
Coastal systems links closely to climate change.
