1
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What is a system?
A
A group of interconnected parts that turn inputs into outputs.
2
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What is within a system’s boundary?
A
Elements that have attributes and relationships with other elements.
3
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What are the types of systems?
A
Open- mass in and out, energy in and out
Closed- energy in and out
Isolated- neither, purely theoretical
4
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What is a cascading system?
A
Outputs of one system become the inputs for another.
5
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What do all systems have?
A
Dynamic equilibrium- inputs = outputs
6
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How can systems respond to change?
A
Feedback
Positive- further the change
Negative- counteract the change
A-level Geography
flashcards
Decks in class (20)
# Cards
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Systems (general)6
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Systems (Coasts)6
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waves11
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wave features explanation8
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the coastal system (from diagram)8
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sediment cells8
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sub-aerial processes15
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Transport and Deposition7
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landscapes and landforms7
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Coastal lithology12
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salt marshes6
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Deposition land-forms8
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Sea Level Change10
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Causes of sea level change6
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management of coastlines9
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Water cycle- stores of water4
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Factors driving change in magnitude of water stores4
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Types of precipitation3
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Drainage basin hydrology6
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Soil moisture budgets7
