The limitations of the system including - amount of land available, climate/drought/floods, competitors, pests, weeds and diseases
Describe processes of a system
Stages and alterations that the raw materials must undergo to convert them into the desired product. Examples:
Growth, photosynthesis, harvesting, spraying weeds
Reasons for the domestication of animals
Supply of products of value to the community (e.g. Milk, Beef)
Ease of handling in captivity. Animals are capable of growing and reproducing in captivity
Describe a Closed System
A system that exchanges only energy with its surroundings, not matter. For example, the carbon or Nitrogen Cycle or the Earth
Describe outputs of a system
Materials produced on a farm
Examples include animals, hay, grain, wool, milk or eggs
Describe the points that make a 'good' graph
A Descriptive Title (includes both axes), Units and Labels on each Axis, Not crowded/easy to read, The chart filled the entire area
Explain what the difference is between the model of the system and the actual farm
The systems model is a theoretical approach to understand the process, it helps the business plan and aids in decision-making. It identifies all of the parts that must function together for the farm to produce the materials a farmer can sell.
Define Primary Industry
any industry that is concerned with obtaining or providing natural raw materials for conversion into commodities and products for the consumer e.g. agriculture, mining, forestry
Define Domestication
adapting behaviours of plants and animals for human use
