Systems Flashcards by Aoife Scullion | Brainscape

Q

What type of system is the earth as a whole ?

A

Closed system

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Q

What are the earths 4 major subsystems?

A

Atmosphere
Lithosphere
Hydrosphere
Biosphere

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Q

What is a cascading system?

A

Connected chains of subsystems through and between which may flow a cascade of mass or energy

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