Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
9
Chapters
219
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Eco-Movement Milestones & Future Paths
Unlock Your Eco Vision: EVS Guide
Unveiling EVS: A Systems Approach Guide
Unpack ESS: Eco vs Techno Value Systems
Eco Values: Tech vs. Nature in Biodiversity
Unlocking Earth's Worth: Biosphere's True Value
Eco & Society Insights
Energy & Carbon Systems Explained!
Eco-Systems Unveiled: Open & Closed Secrets
Unraveling Eco Models: Secrets & Snags
Thermodynamics Simplified: Easy Science Guide!
Ecosystem Energy Dynamics Explained!
Model Myths Unraveled: ESS Insights
Unlock Eco-Systems: Open, Closed, Isolated
Ace IB ESS Exam: Models Unveiled!
Thermodynamics in ESS: Key Laws Explained
Energy Dynamics & Chains
Nature's Balance: Secrets of Eco Equilibrium
Balance: Secrets of Nature's Feedback
Unlocking Climate Secrets: Tipping Points
Eco Stability: Secrets & Strategies
Green Future: Sustain vs. Strain?
Nature's Marvels: Eco Goods & Services
Ecosystem Services Unveiled
5 Pillars of Thriving Societies
Eco-Insight: The MA Ecosystem Review
Eco Impact 101: IB ESS Study Guide
Savor the Environment: Less Pollution!
Clearing the Haze: Point vs Non-Point Pollution
Eco Hazards: POPs & Pollution Impacts
Pollution's Impact: Acute vs. Chronic
Pollutant Showdown: Heroes & Villains
Nitrates' Ripple Effect: Ecosystem to Hydrosphere
Pollution Control: A 3-Step Guide
DDT Debate: Savior or Curse?
Eco-Basics: Species, Habitat & Niche
Ecology's Wild Side: Habitats & Niches
Unlocking Nature's Secrets: Abiotic Factors
Eco-Drama: The Biotic Factors Tale
Eco-Dynamics: Predators & Prey Balance
Plant-Eater Facts: Eco Thrills & Spills!
Thriving Together: The Magic of Mutualism
Disease Dynamics & Population Impact
Eco-Battle: Survival in Scarce Resources
Max Pop Support: Eco-Capacity Explained
Nature's Network: Ecosystems Unveiled
Unveil Life's Energy Secrets: Respiration & Photosynthesis
Secrets of Nature's Powerhouses
Food Chain Secrets: Ecology Unveiled
Eco-Impact Deep Dive: Humans & Nature
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 2 - Ecosystems & Ecology
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 3 - Biodiversity & Conservation
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 4 -Water & Aquatic Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 5 - Soil Systems & Terrestrial Food Production Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 6 - Atmospheric Systems & Societies
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 7 - Climate Change & Energy Production
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Unit 8 - Human Systems & Resource Use
Internal Assessment
Internal Assessment
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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

Balance: Secrets of Nature's Feedback

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Introduction

Put on your explorer hat, and let's delve into the intriguing world of Environmental Systems and Societies! One treasure we'll find there is the "negative feedback" mechanism, a secret agent keeping everything balanced. It's like a superhero, swooping in whenever things start tipping too far to one side to restore order. Sounds cool, right? Let's unpack this!

Negative feedback - the guardian of the woodlands

  1. Imagine a lush, bustling woodland. More trees seem great at first, but then they all start competing for sunlight. Some seedlings don't grow, some older trees die. It's chaos! But, guess what? Negative feedback, like a superhero, steps in to restore balance.

Example: It's like a seesaw. Too many trees go up (through reproduction), negative feedback pushes down (through competition and tree deaths), and voila! We have balance again in our woodland playground.

The balancing act

Negative feedback is the acrobat of natural systems. It balances the system on a tightrope. Any shift, any wobble, and it springs into action, doing its daring flips and turns to bring everything back to equilibrium. It's a breathtaking performance

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Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies
Environmental Systems & Societies SL
Environmental Systems & Societies SL

Unit 1 - Foundations Of Environmental Systems & Societies

Balance: Secrets of Nature's Feedback

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532 words
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3 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Introduction

Put on your explorer hat, and let's delve into the intriguing world of Environmental Systems and Societies! One treasure we'll find there is the "negative feedback" mechanism, a secret agent keeping everything balanced. It's like a superhero, swooping in whenever things start tipping too far to one side to restore order. Sounds cool, right? Let's unpack this!

Negative feedback - the guardian of the woodlands

  1. Imagine a lush, bustling woodland. More trees seem great at first, but then they all start competing for sunlight. Some seedlings don't grow, some older trees die. It's chaos! But, guess what? Negative feedback, like a superhero, steps in to restore balance.

Example: It's like a seesaw. Too many trees go up (through reproduction), negative feedback pushes down (through competition and tree deaths), and voila! We have balance again in our woodland playground.

The balancing act

Negative feedback is the acrobat of natural systems. It balances the system on a tightrope. Any shift, any wobble, and it springs into action, doing its daring flips and turns to bring everything back to equilibrium. It's a breathtaking performance

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