A set of interacting components considered to be a defined being for the purpose of study.

all living things

A pattern, plan representation, pattern, or description to show the structures or workings of an system, object, or concept.

Non-living things

Information from one step of a cycle that acts to change the behavior of a previous step of a cycle.

A smaller or larger copy of an object.

a property that a system has but that its components to not have

An equation or set of equations that generate data related to how a system or process works.

Includes all of the nonliving things and the living things

Often in form of a computer model. Can be used to test variables and observe possible outcomes.