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

• biosphere

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

• Atmosphere.

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

• hydrosphere

• The part of the Earth system that is solid.

• geosphere

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

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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