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16 Cards in this Set
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Dynamic equilibrium |
A balance between inputs and outputs; stores stay the same |
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Positive Feedback |
Where the effects of an action are multiplied by subsequent knock-on or secondary effects |
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Negative feedback |
Where the effects of an action are nullified by its subsequent knock-on effects |
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System |
Group of parts that work together by a driving process. A series of stores/components that have flows/connections inbetween. |
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Elements |
Make up the system |
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Attributes |
Perceived characteristics of elements |
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Relationships |
How elements work together |
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Isolated System |
No interactions outside the system boundary - no input/output of energy/matter |
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Closed System |
Have transfers of energy in/out but not matter |
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Open isolated |
Matter/energy can be transferred in/out |
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Atmosphere |
The gases of earth |
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Lithosphere |
The rocks of earth |
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Biosphere |
The organisms of earth (plants, humans) |
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Hydrosphere |
The water on Earth (oceans, rivers etc) |
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Cryosphere |
The frozen water on Earth (ice, snow) |
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Latent Heat |
Energy absorbed/released during a phase change |
