How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The controlled variable is...
Energy Transformations
System Interaction
Model
Types of models
System Importance
Model Importance
Closed System
How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The dependent variable is...
How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The independent variable is...
Flows within
System Function
Open System
Energy Transfers
Actual System
For tracking energy and matter flows so that we can better understand the concept
The system or object under study. Not a representation
Energy can change from one type of energy to another type of energy when it interacts with a system
Autotroph population
When matter or energy moves inside of a system
Predator population
What a system is designed for...it's job/role
Representation of the actual system
3D smaller items, computer simulations, diagrams, pictures.
To help us understand systems better by allowing us to study it, perform experiments, etc on a smaller version of the system
Systems effect other systems. Objects and energy will leave one system and enter another system.
Prey population
When matter cannot enter or leave a system, but energy can enter/leave
When energy moves from one system (object) to another system (object)
When matter can enter and leave a system.
