Ag Env Sci Final Earth's Environmental Systems Flashcards

Front

Erosion is an example of ____.

Back

positive feedback loop

Front

Earth's core is a component of the ____.

Back

geosphere

Front

The body depends on ____ to respond to hot and cold conditions.

Back

negative feedback loop

Front

The geosphere is made up of what?

Back

rocks and minerals

Front

The hydrosphere is made up of what?

Back

water and ice

Front

What type of feedback loop is shown? Options: Positive, Neutral, Negative

Back

Negative

Front

What type of feedback loop is shown? Options: negative, neutral, positive

Back

positive

Front

Negative Feedback Loops

Back

prevent small changes from getting larger

Front

When you get cut, your skin cells release hormones that signal platelets to come and stop the bleeding. Platelets then release more hormones that signal even more platelets to help stop bleeding. The hormone signals continue until the cut is closed.

Back

Positive Feedback Response

Front

In a positive feedback loop, each action creates a consequence that _____________________ the other action.

Back

amplifies