Which of the following statements about a “system” as defined in environmental science is TRUE?

a. It is a network of relationships among various components.
b. The various components tend to minimizeinteractions.
c. Energy, matter, and information are exchanged between components.
d. Energy and matter are valuable inputs to the system.


Answer: B

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