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Closed. Except for the rare case of humans launching objects into space and meteorites striking the planet (which represent an incredibly miniscule fraction of the total carbon), the amount of carbon in the system remains at a constant mass.

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Is the water cycle a closed system?

No, the water cycle is an open system. Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers and enters the atmosphere, where it forms clouds and eventually falls back to Earth as precipitation. This continuous cycle allows for the movement of water around the planet.


Which part of a refrigerator determines whether it is an open or closed system?

The part of a refrigerator that determines whether it is an open or closed system is the refrigeration cycle, particularly the refrigerant flow. In a closed system, the refrigerant is contained within a closed loop of coils, absorbing heat from the interior and releasing it outside without any mass exchange with the environment. In contrast, an open system would involve the exchange of mass, where refrigerant could enter or leave the system. Most traditional refrigerators operate as closed systems.


In terms of matter is the biosphere a closed system or an open system?

The biosphere is considered an open system because it interacts with its surroundings through the exchange of energy and matter. It receives input of energy from the sun and cycles materials such as carbon, nitrogen, and water with other Earth systems.


What is open and closed system?

Open systems refer to systems that interact with other systems or the outside environment, whereas closed systems refer to systems having relatively little interaction with other systems or the outside environment.


Is A kettle of water boiling is open or closed system?

A boiling kettle of water is generally considered an open system. This is because it allows the exchange of both matter and energy with its surroundings; steam escapes into the air while heat is transferred from the stove to the water. If the kettle were covered, it could be viewed as a closed system for energy but still allows for some evaporation, making it hybrid in nature.

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Is the water cycle open or closed system?

Closed System


Is earth an open or closed system in terms of matter?

Earth is a closed system in terms of matter, meaning that no new matter is added from outside the system. Matter can cycle within the Earth's systems (such as the water cycle or carbon cycle), but it does not enter or leave the planet.


Is the hydrological cycle a closed or open system?

The hydrological cycle is considered a closed system because water is continuously recycled through evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff. Water enters and exits the cycle naturally, but the total amount of water on Earth remains relatively constant.


Is the water cycle a closed system?

No, the water cycle is an open system. Water evaporates from oceans, lakes, and rivers and enters the atmosphere, where it forms clouds and eventually falls back to Earth as precipitation. This continuous cycle allows for the movement of water around the planet.


Is circulation in echinoderms open or closed?

Closed. It also has a water-vascular system. :)


Is a washing machine set on a twelve minute wash cycle an open or closed loop system?

typically open


Is the nitrogen cycle a closed or open system?

Open. The phosphorous enters the system in mineral form (apatite is a type of rock that weathers into available mineral phosphorous) or from animal sources (guano, bone). Water will wash away phosphates which will cause a need for more. The availability of phosphate is a huge limiter in plant growth.


Is a burning candle an example of an open system or a closed system?

The light bulb is a closed system: no mass transfer.


What is open and closed cycle gas turbine?

In an open cycle gas turbine, the gases that are produced by combustion go directly into the atmosphere, though the heat produced can sometimes be reclaimed. In a closed cycle gas turbine, the gases produced are reused and are not emitted into the atmosphere.


What type of system allows energy but not matter to enter and exit?

In an open system,both energy and matter flow.In an closed system only energy flow.In an isolated system neither energy nor matter flow.


Which part of a refrigerator determines whether it is an open or closed system?

The part of a refrigerator that determines whether it is an open or closed system is the refrigeration cycle, particularly the refrigerant flow. In a closed system, the refrigerant is contained within a closed loop of coils, absorbing heat from the interior and releasing it outside without any mass exchange with the environment. In contrast, an open system would involve the exchange of mass, where refrigerant could enter or leave the system. Most traditional refrigerators operate as closed systems.


Would a controlled designed closed or opened loop system enables better control of the system?

Open loop (single cycle) involves a break requiring a restart, easily adapted to closed loop.