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Is Earth an open or closed system?
Is Earth an open or closed system?
DigitalDuke
Sat Nov 16 2024
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I'm trying to understand if the Earth can be considered as an open system or a closed system. I'm not sure which category it falls into, given the complex interactions it has with its environment.
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CryptoVisionary
Mon Nov 18 2024
The Earth operates as a closed system in terms of matter.
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SumoStrength
Mon Nov 18 2024
Due to the force of gravity, all matter present on Earth, which encompasses solids, liquids, and gases, remains confined within the system.
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Dario
Mon Nov 18 2024
This makes the Earth akin to a closed box, where matter cannot escape.
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Alessandro
Mon Nov 18 2024
Scientists have long agreed upon the laws of thermodynamics, which provide insights into how matter behaves within such closed systems.
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Martina
Sun Nov 17 2024
One fundamental principle derived from these laws is that matter cannot be destroyed.
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