Quiz on Systems

A set of interrelated parts working together to make a complex whole is called ___.

• inputs

• the system

• outputs

• the surroundings

Everything external of the system that could reasonably interact with it is called ___.

• processes

• outputs

• the surroundings

• inputs

When energy or matter flows and changes location but does NOT change its state (matter) or type (energy), this is called a(n) ___.

• output

• process

• transfer

• transformation

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When energy or matter moves from one place to the other AND changes its state (matter) or type (energy), this is called a(n) ___.

• transfer

• output

• transformation

• process

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___ exchange matter and energy with their surroundings.

• Isolated systems

• Closed systems

• Open systems

___ only exchange energy within their surroundings.

Why is the increase of Greenhouse gases a big issue?

• It causes a major decrease in people

• It leads to more factories

• It causes an increase in the global average temperatures which leads to climate change.

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Do we need greenhouse gases on Earth?

• Yes - they keep the Earth warm

• Yes - they keep all the gases on our planet

• No - they only block some of the Sun's rays

• No - they only cause terrible climate change

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The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere caused by human activity is known as ____________.

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How can global warming cause sea levels to rise? Choose the best answer.

• by increasing the number of undersea volcanic eruptions

• by melting glaciers and ice caps

• by creating bigger and more powerful hurricanes

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