Is a pile of laundry a system?
No - Taking out an item of clothing from the pile will not change how the pile works/exists.
Is a forest a system?
Yes - The animals, plants, soil, water etc. all depend on each other to stay in balance
Is a school a system?
Yes - Each person in a school depend on each other working together in order for the school to function.
Is a bicycle a system?
Yes - All the different parts that make up a bicycle need need each other in order for the bike to work
Is a cup a system?
No - A cup can be a part of a system, but on its own it is just a cup.
Is a computer a system?
Yes - The computer is made of many parts that all depend on each other to make the computer work.
Is a diamond a system?
No - A diamond can be part of a system, but it is not one on its own.
Is a plant a system?
Yes - The plant is made of many different parts, the stem, roots, leaves that function together. *A plant can also be a subsystem
Is a pencil a system?
Yes - A pencil cannot work without the lead, wood and eraser all working together
Is the Earth a system?
Yes - The Earth is made of many different things like water, air and land. If one of those parts is missing, the Earth cannot function
Is a nail a system?
No - On its own, nail is just a nail.
