Which of the following is an example of a closed system?
A)a forest
B)a river drainage basin
C)an automobile
D)the Earth (in terms of matter)
E)the Earth (in terms of energy)

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A closed system is one that does not exchange matter with its surroundings but can exchange energy. The Earth, in terms of matter, is considered a closed system because it does not lose or gain significant amounts of matter from space, but it does exchange energy (such as sunlight and heat) with its surroundings.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Closed