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10 Cards in this Set
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1- Systems 2- Subsystems |
1- A set of independent components that interact to form a whole. 2- Small systems within a whole system |
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Inputs |
Things that go into a system that modify or change (the behavior of) a system. |
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Outputs |
Something that exits a system. |
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Boundaries |
Can be visible or invisible; they basically separate one system from another. |
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Natural System |
Refers to systems found in nature. |
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1- Atmosphere
2- Hydrosphere |
1- Prefix "Atmos" refers to the gases that surrounds and protect the Earth. 2- Prefix "Hydro" refers to water. |
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Cryosphere |
Prefix "Cryo" refers to the ice on the land, in the oceans (glaciers), etc. |
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Biosphere |
Prefix "Bio" refers to living or life. Considers all living things. |
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Geosphere |
Prefix "Geo" refers to the land; the land is made of rocks, soil, sand, silt, clay, etc. |
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Biogeochemical |
A pathway through which chemical elements travel through the biota (living) or the abiota (non-living) |
