Systems Flashcards by Louis Taynton (Louisrmt) | Brainscape

Flashcards in Systems Deck (14)

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Define Input

Any material or energy moving into the system from the outside

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Define Output

Any material or energy moving out of the system from the inside

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Define Energy

A power (or driving force) in a system

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Define Stores/Components

The individual elements of a system

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Define Flows/Transfers

The links between the stores/components of a system

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Define Positive Feedback

A cycle of events that amplifies change. Positive loops exacerbate outputs, driving a single direction and therefore instability

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Define Negative Feedback

A cycle of events that contracts change. Negative loops stabilise and equalise a system.

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Define Dynamic Equilibrium

A state of balance within a constantly changing system.

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Example of an Input

Water Cycles: precipitation
Carbon Cycles: fossil fuel burning

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Example of an Output

Water Cycles: percolation
Carbon Cycles: sequestration

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Example of Energy

Water Cycles: latent heat associated with a changing state of water
Carbon Cycles: production of glucose through photosynthesis

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Example of a Store/Component

Water Cycles: groundwater
Carbon Cycles: trees

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Example of a Flow/Transfer

Water Cycles: evaporation
Carbon Cycles: absorption

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Example of a Positive Feedback Loop

Rising sea levels due to