Systems and Models

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a system?

• It consists of multiple parts

• The parts work together

• It forms a functioning whole

• The parts are independent and do not interact

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NGSS.HS-LS2-6

Which type of system allows the flow of energy but not matter with its surroundings?

• Open

• Closed

• Isolated

• None of the above

Which type of system is described as neither exchanging matter nor energy with its surroundings?

• Open

• Closed

• Isolated

• None of the above

An isolated system is characterized by:

• Exchanging only energy with its surroundings

• Exchanging only matter with its surroundings

• Exchanging both matter and energy with its surroundings

• Not exchanging matter or energy with its surroundings

Which type of system allows the flow of energy but not matter?

• Open

• Closed

• Isolated

• None of the above

Which of the following is an example of an artificial closed system?

• A forest

• A river

• An aquarium

• A desert

What characteristic of Earth prevents it from being a perfect closed system?

• It exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings.

• It only exchanges energy with its surroundings.

• It does not exchange energy with its surroundings.

• It only exchanges matter with its surroundings.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-6

What is the primary characteristic of an isolated system?

• It exchanges energy with its surroundings

• It does not exchange matter or energy with its surroundings

• It only exchanges matter with its surroundings

• It only exchanges energy with its surroundings

What is the best example of an isolated system according to the text?

• A black hole

• A star

• The entire universe

• A galaxy

Isolated systems are considered to be what type of concept?

• Practical

• Theoretical

• Hypothetical

• Observable