Feedback Loop Review

Feedback Loop Review

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Science

11th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a positive feedback loop?

Back

A positive feedback loop is a process that amplifies changes or increases the output of a system, leading to further changes in the same direction.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a negative feedback loop?

Back

A negative feedback loop is a process that dampens changes or reduces the output of a system, helping to maintain stability.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do positive feedback loops affect systems?

Back

Positive feedback loops can lead to exponential growth or runaway processes, often resulting in significant changes or instability.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do negative feedback loops affect systems?

Back

Negative feedback loops help maintain equilibrium and stability within a system by counteracting changes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a positive feedback loop in nature?

Back

An example of a positive feedback loop is the process of childbirth, where the release of oxytocin increases contractions, leading to more oxytocin release.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of a negative feedback loop in the human body?

Back

An example of a negative feedback loop is the regulation of body temperature, where the body sweats to cool down when overheated.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What role do feedback loops play in ecosystems?

Back

Feedback loops help regulate population dynamics, resource availability, and environmental stability within ecosystems.

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