Systems

A group of parts that work together to do a job, perform a function, or produce a result is called a

• function

• system

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All systems are made up of parts that work together.

• True

• False

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Does this picture illustrate a system?

• yes

• no

If one part of the system fails ...... 

• The system will not work as well. 
• The system will be just fine. 
• More people will like the Steelers. 
• the system will explode. 

If one part of a system stops working, what happens to the rest of the system?

• nothing

• they all are affected

• maybe one system will be affected

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Many systems have smaller systems within them. Those smaller systems are called...

• subsystems

• minisystems

• solar sytems

• system of a down

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Which of the following are systems? (choose all that apply.)

• a school

• a bicycle

• the Earth

• a gear

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What is the main purpose of a system?

• To function independently

• To work together to achieve a goal

• To create chaos

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Which of the following is an example of a subsystem?

• The entire solar system

• The engine of a car

• A single atom

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What happens when a subsystem is removed from a larger system?

• The larger system will improve

• Nothing will change

• The larger system may not function properly

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