Open and Closed Systems Quiz

What is a closed system?

• A system that only allows matter to enter

• A system where things cycle around and nothing comes in or goes out

• A system where things come in and go out

• A system that only allows energy to enter

Which of the following is an example of a closed system?

• The water cycle

• A car engine

• A refrigerator

• A solar panel

In the water cycle, what happens after water evaporates from the ocean?

• It flows directly back into the ocean

• It condenses into clouds

• It turns into ice

• It becomes sediment

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What do plants use to pull carbon dioxide out of the air?

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Evaporation

• Condensation

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What type of rock is formed from magma cooling?

• Igneous rock

• Sedimentary rock

• Metamorphic rock

• Limestone

What is required for closed matter systems to function on Earth?

• No energy input

• No recycling of matter

• Constant input of new matter

• Constant input of energy from the sun

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What is one problem with our current matter systems?

• They often remain open and do not recycle matter properly

• They always remain closed and never allow new matter

• They do not require energy

• They only work in space

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Why do matter systems need to be closed for space travel?

• Matter systems can be open in space

• There is no new source of atoms in space

• Astronauts can get new atoms from Mars

• Energy is not available in space

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L16: Match the following

• hydrosphere

• The part of the Earth system that is made up of all the water on Earth.

• biosphere

• The part of the Earth system that is solid.

• geosphere

• The part of the Earth system that includes all the gasses around the Earth.

• Atmosphere.

• The part of the Earth system that includes all living things.

What is the system called where both matter and energy are exchanged between the system and the surrounding environment?

• Open system

• closed system

• growth system

• restricted system

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