Question

what distinguishes open systems from closed systems?
all open systems are completely isolated and self - contained.
all open systems lack any interactions with the external environment.
open systems exchange energy, matter, and information with other systems

Explanation:

Open - systems are defined by their ability to exchange energy, matter, and information with the external environment, while closed - systems are isolated and do not have such exchanges. The first two options are incorrect as they wrongly describe open - systems as isolated or lacking interaction with the external environment.

Answer:

Open systems exchange energy, matter, and information with other systems