Question

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as a forest, are:________.
a. closed systems in terms of energy.
b. open systems in terms of energy. open systems in terms of matter.
c. both open systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter.
d. both closed systems in terms of energy and open systems in terms of matter.

Answer 1

Answer: Open systems in terms of energy and matter

Explanation:

Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as a forest, are both open systems in terms of energy and matter. The outermost region of the atmosphere, based on composition, is the