Systems and Models

Question 1

System

Answer 1

contains smaller components or sub systems that interact with one another to achieve a shared purpose.

Question 2

System Model

Answer 2

A visual aid to explain how a system works

Question 3

Boundary

Answer 3

The line that distinguishes where one system or subsystem begins and ends.

Question 4

Input

Answer 4

The LOCATION where parts ENTER a system or subsystem FROM somewhere else

Question 5

Output

Answer 5

The LOCATION where parts EXIT a system or subsystem and GO somewhere else.

Question 6

Components

Answer 6

The PARTS of a system or subsystem that are necessary for system to work properly or to be explained.

Question 7

Sub System

Answer 7

The smaller parts that make up the whole system

Question 8

Flow of Matter/Energy

Answer 8

Describes how matter or energy moves throughout the system. This can include the direction the matter flows and/or how it changes form throughout the system.

Question 9

Interaction

Answer 9

The way in which the different subsystems work together to complete the whole system OR how different systems impact other completely different systems.