What is a system?
A set of interrelated components that are connected to form a working unit
What is an open system?
Inputs + outputs of energy and matter
What is a closed system?
Only energy is transferred into and out of the system
4 components of a system
-inputs
- through puts (stores)
- through puts (processes)
- outputs
2 types of inputs
3 energy inputs
3 material inputs
Coastal zone
Backshore, foreshore, nearshore
Meaning of aeolian
Wind
5 throughput (stores)
5 throughputs (processes)
2 outputs
Equilibrium
When a systems inputs and outputs are equal