Thinking in Systems
Level 3
Inputs, Processes and Outputs
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Models can be used to represent systems and their interactions—such as inputs, processes and outputs—and energy and matter flows within systems
TERMS
System models - a representation of a system
Interactions - reciprocal (two-way) action or influence
Inputs - what is put into the system
Processes - a series of actions or events
Outputs - what comes out of the system
Flows - to move in or as if in a stream
Energy - the ability to cause change
Matter - physical substances
STANDARDS
