Open Closed and Isolated Systems

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

Energy cannot be destroyed.

• True. Energy can transfer and transform. 

• False. Energy can only transfer.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

All of the energy on Earth originates (starts with)...

• breakfast

• The Sun

• coal, natural gas, or windmills

Answer explanation

Our sun is currently in the yellow dwarf stage.

Sol is Latin for sun.

The sun's diameter around its equator is 4,379,000km.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

A system can be defined as

• A collection of parts that work together to complete a purpose.

• A piece of a whole that may serve a purpose.

• A group that individually does work.

This type of system does not interact with anything around it. Matter and energy do not cross the boundary.

• Closed System

• Open System

• Isolated System

This type of system requires interaction with the environment around it so that matter AND energy can cross the boundary.

• Closed System

• Open System

• Isolated System

A boiling pot of water on a stove with no lid is what type of system?

• Closed System

• Open System

• Isolated System

A pressure cooker with a lid on it to keep in the steam is what type of system?

• Closed System

• Open System

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NGSS.MS-PS3-3

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

An insulated Hydro Flask is an example of which type of system?

• Open System

• Closed System

• Isolated System

• Broken System

An unopened can of vegetables is an example of which type of system?

• Open System

• Closed System

• Isolated System

• Broken System

Answer explanation

Fresh veggies are best, but the top 5 vegetables voted favorite for flavor from a can are...

1. corn

2. tomatoes (canned fruit)

3. carrots

4. green beans

5. peas