Question

How would scientists most likely describe the system of the Earth in regard to energy?

1. Earth is an isolated closed system because energy only escapes the system as heat travels into space.

2. Earth is an isolated closed system because the atmosphere allows energy from the Sun to enter as heat.

3. Earth is an open system because the atmosphere stops energy from escaping into space.

4. Earth is an open system because heat energy from the Sun enters through the atmosphere.

Answer 1

(4.) Earth is an open system because heat energy from the Sun enters through the atmosphere.

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

4 is the best answer but incomplete.

Step-by-step explanation:

Heat from the Earth is also radiated back into space. The in and out of energy is what makes it an open system.