The planet earth consists of land formations, large masses of water, gases in the atmosphere, and living organisms.

From a scientific perspective, which makes the planet earth a system?

A.
The planet earth contains both matter and energy.

B.
The planet earth consists of many components that rely and interact with one another.

C.
There are many different components on the planet earth.

D.
The earth is made of materials that scientists want to study.

Question

The planet earth consists of land formations, large masses of water, gases in the atmosphere, and living organisms.

 

From a scientific perspective, which makes the planet earth a system?
	
	
 
A.
	The planet earth contains both matter and energy.
	
 
B.
	The planet earth consists of many components that rely and interact with one another.
	
 
C.
	There are many different components on the planet earth.
	
 
D.
	The earth is made of materials that scientists want to study.

anonymous · Answer

@Hero

hero · Answer

The word "system" implies that many components exists, have a relationship or connection between each other, and interact with one another in some way, shape, or form. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/System

anonymous · Answer

so c?

hero · Answer

There are many kinds of "systems" in the universe...

Monetary System
Government System
Computer System
Planetary System

etc.

anonymous · Answer

thank you!!!

hero · Answer

Another implication with systems are that they operate based on a set of fundamental principles that give the system a form, order, structure, or framework. Without which, the system would not exist.