Question

the graphic is a grassland in africa. what best describes it? a closed system with regards to energy an open system with regards to energy and matter a closed system with regards to matter

Explanation:

Step1: Define open - closed systems

An open system exchanges both matter and energy with its surroundings, while a closed system exchanges only energy.

Step2: Analyze the African grassland

The grassland receives solar energy (energy input) and there is exchange of matter like water, carbon - containing gases (CO₂, O₂) between the grassland and the atmosphere, and also movement of animals in and out. So it is an open system for both energy and matter.

Answer:

B. an open system with regards to energy and matter