Systems 3.1.1.1

Question 1

Inputs

Answer 1

When matter or energy is added to the system

Question 2

Outputs

Answer 2

When energy or matter leaves he system

Question 3

Stores / components

Answer 3

Part of a system where energy or mass is stored or transformed

Question 4

Boundaries

Answer 4

Limits of a system

Question 5

System

Answer 5

A set of interated components working together towards some kind of process

Question 6

3 types of proprerty and what they are

Answer 6

Elements - things that make up the system
Attributes - perceived characteristics of elements
Relationships - destitution of how elements work together to a carry out a process

Question 7

Positive feedback

Answer 7

Effects of an action are amplified by know on / secondary effects

Question 8

Negative feedback

Answer 8

Effects of an action are nullified by ta subsequent know on effects

Question 9

Dynamic equilibrium

Answer 9

Balanced inputs and outputs

Question 10

3 types of system and what they are

Answer 10

Isolated - no interactions with anything outside boundary, no inputs or outputs. Not in nature, usually experiments

Closed - matter can’t leave or enter, only energy. E.g. carbon cycle

Open - both energy and matter can enter and leave the system. E.g. drainage basin