Relier Pairs Systems and Models (part 3) - Review for Ecology UnitVersion en ligne assignment par Benjamin D Morgan 1 Types of models 2 Closed System 3 How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The controlled variable is... 4 Flows within 5 How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The dependent variable is... 6 How does the number of predators affect the prey population? The independent variable is... 7 System Importance 8 Energy Transformations 9 Energy Transfers 10 System Function 11 Actual System 12 Model Importance 13 System Interaction 14 Model 15 Open System Energy can change from one type of energy to another type of energy when it interacts with a system When matter can enter and leave a system. What a system is designed for...it's job/role Representation of the actual system For tracking energy and matter flows so that we can better understand the concept When energy moves from one system (object) to another system (object) 3D smaller items, computer simulations, diagrams, pictures. When matter cannot enter or leave a system, but energy can enter/leave When matter or energy moves inside of a system Autotroph population Systems effect other systems. Objects and energy will leave one system and enter another system. The system or object under study. Not a representation Predator population Prey population To help us understand systems better by allowing us to study it, perform experiments, etc on a smaller version of the system