1
Q
What is a system?
A
A series of stores which are connected because of flows and processes which are driven by a driver
2
Q
What are inputs?
A
Energy/material added to a system
3
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What are stores?
A
residence of material within a system for a period of time
4
Q
What is a flow?
A
Transfer of energy or material between stores
5
Q
What is an output?
A
transfer of material or energy out of a system
6
Q
What is an open system?
A
Open to both inputs and outputs of energy and matter
7
Q
Are system models accurate?
A
Partially but systems are more complex in reality
8
Q
What is a closed system?
A
A natural physical system that does not allow transfer of matter in or out of the system
ELSS
flashcards
Decks in class (13)
# Cards
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Importance of Carbon3
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Importance of Water4
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Tropical Rainforest: Amazon CS35
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Arctic Tundra CS24
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Changes in The Carbon & Water cycle?20
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Systems8
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The Water Cycle29
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The Carbon Cycle12
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Madeira Basin CS2
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North Slope Alaska CS14
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Positive & negative feedback loops6
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Carbon Carbon Cycle Management9
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Water Cycle Management13
