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on earth, the conservation of matter is somewhat different of energy for which of the following reasons?

a. energy is conserved on earth, but matter is not.
b. matter changes forms on earth, but energy does not.
c. earth is nearly a closed system for energy, but not for matter
d. the atmosphere is part of the processes that show the conservation of matter, but not the conservation of energy.

The correct answer is option A.

Explanation:

The matter seems to get lost on Earth, however, energy gets converted from one form to another. The eventual source of energy is the Sun, the energy is captivated and then is converted from one form to another. While the matter on Earth does not get transformed from one form to another, as it gets destroyed, like the plant and other matter on the Earth gets destroyed after its death. Thus, it can be concluded that energy is conserved, while matter gets destroyed on the planet Earth.

substitution is the answer in this case