System Frameworks and Their Application Flashcards
What is flow/transfer?
form of linkage between one store/component and another induces movement of energy or mass. (Rainfall)
What is input?
the addition of matter and/or energy into a system(rainfall)
What is store/component?
A part of the system where energy/mass is stored or transformed.
What is system?
a set of interelated components working together towards same kind of process
Types of systems?
isolated,closed,open
Whats an isolated system?
no inputs/outputs
Whats a closed system?
energy goes in and out, matter doesnt go in or out
Whats an open system?
energy and matter go in and out
Whats Dynamic Equilibrium?
A balance between inputs and outputs.
Two types of feedback and definition?
Positive, effects are amplified or multiplied by subsuquent knock off effects on or secondary effects. Negative, effects of an action are nullified by subsequent knock on effects
