Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as the soil in a floodplain,are
A)open systems in terms of matter and energy.
B)closed systems in terms of matter and energy.
C)open systems in terms of matter only.
D)closed systems in terms of energy only.
E)there are no systems at Earth's surface

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Systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface, such as soil in a floodplain, are open systems because they exchange both matter (such as nutrients and water) and energy (such as sunlight) with their surroundings.

Systems Encountered in Nature at Earth's Surface,such as the Soil