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Why is the Earth considered an open system?

matter
light and energy enter the system from the sun
energy and matter (gases) escape the system into space
all of the answers are true
(meteoroids/asteroids) can enter the system from space

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Explanation: Any system within the Earth system is considered an open system. Because energy flows freely into and out of systems, all systems respond to inputs and, as a result, have outputs. For example, water and chemicals, as well as energy enter and leave the boundaries of a watershed system.

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