Earth System and Energy Dynamics Flashcard

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What happens to a system when something flows into and out of it in a balanced way?

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The system remains stable.

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What effect does a change in energy entering or exiting the Earth system have?

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It affects how much energy is absorbed by the surface.

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What happens to temperature if more energy enters than exits?

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Temperature increases.

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What happens to temperature if less energy enters than exits?

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Temperature decreases.

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What happens if there is an increase in carbon dioxide or methane in the Earth system?

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More energy enters the system.

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What happens if there is a decrease in carbon dioxide or methane in the Earth system?

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More energy exits the system.

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How do carbon dioxide and methane stop energy from leaving the Earth system?

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By redirecting energy.

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What is a model in scientific terms?

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An object, diagram, or simulation that helps us understand something.

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Change (in scientific vocabulary)

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When something becomes different over time.

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"Stability" in scientific terms

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When something stays mostly the same over time.