Understanding Systems

What is a social system?

• A group of people, animals, or organisms working together

• A single organism working alone

• A mechanical device

• A natural phenomenon

Which of the following is a natural physical system?

• The Water Cycle

• Orchestra

• Business

• School

What is an example of a subsystem in the human body?

• Digestive system

• Orchestra

• Wolf pack

• Business

What are inputs in a system?

• What goes into a system

• The task a system performs

• The unintended results of a system

• The parts of a system

What are side effects in a system?

• Unintended results of a system's operation

• The main function of a system

• The inputs of a system

• The outputs of a system

What is an inclined plane?

• A device that requires a single force to work

• A type of social system

• A natural physical system

• A subsystem in the human body

Which of the following is a social system?

• School

• The Solar System

• The Water Cycle

• Inclined Plane

What is an example of a simple machine?

• Wedge

• Orchestra

• Business

• School

Which of the following is an example of a lever?

• Jars and lids

• Volleyball net

• Scissors

• Gears

What is the function of a pulley?

• To measure the amount of matter in an object

• To fit into the center of the wheel

• To move something up, down, or sideways with less force

• To calculate work