How Are Systems Encountered in Nature at Earth's Surface,such as a Forest,best

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Multiple Choice

How are systems encountered in nature at Earth's surface,such as a forest,best described?

• A)As open systems in terms of energy.
• B)As closed systems in terms of energy.
• C)As open systems in terms of matter.
• D)As open systems in terms of energy and as open systems in terms of matter.

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