A form of linkage between one store/component and another that involves movement of energy or mass.
1 of 25
Input
The addition of matter and/or energy into a system
2 of 25
Store/Component
A part of the system where energy/mass is stored or transformed
3 of 25
System
A set of interlinked components working together towards some kind of process
4 of 25
Isolated System
Have no interaction with anything outside the system boundary. There is no input or output of matter.
5 of 25
Closed System
These have transfers of energy both into and beyond the system boundary but no transfer of matter.
6 of 25
Open system
These are where matter and energy can be transferred from the system across the boundary into the surrounding environment
7 of 25
Dynamic Equilibrium
The balance between the inputs and outputs
8 of 25
Positive Feedback
Where the effects of an action are amplified or multified
9 of 25
Negative feedback
Where the effects of an action are nullified by its subsequent knock on effects
10 of 25
Biosphere
Is the cycle of living organisms of plants and animals
11 of 25
Lithosphere
Is the outer layer of the Earth, made from the upper mantle and crust
12 of 25
Atmosphere
Is a mixture of gases surrounding the Earth
13 of 25
Hydrosphere
Is the total amount of water found on the planet
14 of 25
Challenges
Difficult, large-scale problems that require solutions
15 of 25
Opportunities
A situation where change might occur and where is could be for the better
16 of 25
Risk
The exposure of people to a hazardous event presenting a potential threat to themselves, their possessions and the built environment in which they live
17 of 25
Resilience
Resilience is the ability of a system to maintain certain functions, processes or populations after experiencing a disturbance
18 of 25
Mitigation
The elimination or reduction of the frequency, magnitude, or severity of exposure to risk or minimization of the potential impact of a threat or warning
19 of 25
Sustainable development
Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources
20 of 25
Atmospheric water
Water found in the atmosphere; mainly water vapour with some liquid water (cloud and rain drops) and ice crystals
21 of 25
Cryospheric water
The water locked up on the earths surface as ice
22 of 25
Hydrosphere
A discontinuous layer of water at or near the earths surface. It includes all liquid and frozen surface waters, groundwater held in soil and rock and atmospheric water vapour
23 of 25
Oceanic water
The water contained in the Earth's oceans and seas but not including such inland seas
24 of 25
Terrestrial water
This consists of groundwater, soil moisture, lakes, wetlands and rivers
25 of 25
Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
The addition of matter and/or energy into a system
Back
Input
Card 3
Front
A part of the system where energy/mass is stored or transformed
Back
Card 4
Front
A set of interlinked components working together towards some kind of process
Back
Card 5
Front
Have no interaction with anything outside the system boundary. There is no input or output of matter.
Comments
No comments have yet been made