Evolution does not violate the second law of thermodynamics because 

A. evolution is a random process; it does not require an input of energy.
B. Earth is not a closed system; it constantly receives an input of energy from the sun.
C. living organisms are not subject to the second law.
D. the disorder generated by extinction balances the order created by evolution.


B. Earth is not a closed system; it constantly receives an input of energy from the sun.

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