Water & Carbon Cycles Flashcards
1
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What are systems composed of?
A
Inputs, outputs, stores, flows, boundaries
2
Q
Define Open Systems
A
Energy and matter can be transferred across the boundary to the surrounding environment
3
Q
Define Closed Systems
A
Energy is transferred to surroundings but matter isn’t
4
Q
Define Dynamic Equilibrium
A
Balance of inputs and outputs (stores r the same)
5
Q
Define Positive Feedback
A
Action fx r amplified by knock on fx (out of balance)
6
Q
Define Negative Feedback
A
Action fx r nullified by knock on fx (into balance)
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