Compare the first and second laws of thermodynamics
What will be an ideal response?
The first law states that energy can change from one form to another; it cannot be created or lost. The total energy in the universe remains constant. However, the second law states that the universe will change from a more ordered state to a less ordered state. Entropy in the universe is increasing, as energy is converted from high to low quality. Organisms must consume energy to maintain structure and keep entropy at bay. Low quality energy from organisms is usually released into the environment as heat. For example, if you had a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, your digestive systems digests the starch to glucose and your cells then burn the glucose to produce energy to run your body, but most of it is lost as heat. The low-quality exhaust products of this process are carbon dioxide and water neither of which has any potential energy for you to use. Therefore, you have to keep taking in more chemical energy in food to keep your system running.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) stereotyping. B) individual identities. C) heritage building. D) over identifying.