Open System Closed System

Open systems, like this grasshopper, allow energy and matter to cross the boundary of its body.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Large grasshoppers can jump between 10 and 20 times its body length without the help of its wings.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

This pond is an example of which type of system?

• Open System

• Closed System

• Isolated System

• Broken System

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

In a closed system...

• Energy can enter and leave but matter cannot.

• Both matter and energy can leave or enter.

• Neither matter or energy can leave or enter.

• Matter can enter and leave but energy cannot.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

In an open system...

• Energy can enter and leave but matter cannot.

• Both matter and energy can cross the boundary.

• Neither matter or energy can leave or enter.

• Matter can cross the boundary but energy cannot.

The universe is an example of which type of system?

• Open System

• Closed System

• Isolated System

• Broken System

What should go in the box with a question mark?

• An orange X

• A green checkmark.

• It should be blank

• The word "open"

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NGSS.MS-PS3-4

A sealed terrarium will allow which of the following to go in and out? (choose all that apply)

• air

• water

• heat energy

• radiant energy

In a closed system, which of the following is true?

• Energy can enter and leave but matter cannot.

• Both matter and energy can leave or enter.

• Neither matter nor energy can leave or enter.

• Matter can enter and leave but energy cannot.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

In an open system, which of the following is true?

• Energy can enter and leave but matter cannot.

• Both matter and energy can cross the boundary.

• Neither matter nor energy can leave or enter.

• Matter can cross the boundary but energy cannot.

Which of the following best describes a closed system in thermodynamics?

• A system where only energy can be exchanged with the surroundings.

• A system where both energy and matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.

• A system where neither energy nor matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.

• A system where only matter can be exchanged with the surroundings.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4