Geography Earth Systems

A part of the Universe that can be studied separately is the definition for a _______

• system

• planetary system
• stellar object
• galactic phenomenon

What is a system?

• A system is a single component operating in isolation.
• A system is a random collection of items.
• a system is a part of the Universe that can be studied separately.

• A system is a temporary arrangement of unrelated parts.

Two(2) types of sytsems are:

• Closed systems and dynamic systems
• Open systems and hybrid systems
• Open systems and closed systems
• Static systems and flexible systems

Closed System: _______ may enter and leave, but ________ does not

• Both energy and matter may enter and leave
• Only energy may enter, but matter may leave
• Matter may enter and leave, but energy does not
• Energy may enter and leave, but matter does not

Open System: System and its surroundings freely exchange both ______ and ________.

• energy and time
• matter and space
• energy and information
• energy and matter

Which is an example of open systems?

• respiratory system

• circulation system

Which is an example of a closed system?

• A fish tank with an open lid
• A car engine running
• circulatory system

The Earth's four systems are ______ (open/closed) systems.

What is Earth system science?

• Earth system science is the study of the interactions and processes among the Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.
• The examination of human impact on urban development and architecture.
• An analysis of Earth's geological formations and their historical significance.
• Earth Systems Science studies the flow of matter and energy in and out of the Earth’s open systems, or it's four Spheres..

Which are the Earth's four spheres?

• atmosphere

• aquasphere

• biosphere

• hydrosphere

• lithosphere/ geosphere