Problem: In the island survival scenario, one critical system I have identified is the fresh water system, which is essential to human survival. Systems are defined by their components, boundaries, and interactions (Cadenas, 2019), and the water system on the island fits this framework well. The primary components of the system include the lake, potential freshwater streams, rainfall, and tools for water collection and purification such as plastic water bottles, purification tablets, and a mylar blanket. The boundaries of the system are physical (the watershed area around the lake) and functional (the range of methods I can use to obtain drinkable water). Interactions within the system involve natural processes like the water cycle, contamination through runoff, and human-mediated interventions such as collecting rainwater or purifying lake water. To survive, I would focus on capturing and conserving water from the cleanest possible sources. While the island's lake may appear to be a reliable supply, it is likely to be more contaminated due to its position at the bottom of the watershed, collecting surface runoff and organic material, particularly after storms (Lee, Jones, & Chesnutt, 2019). Therefore, I would prioritize locating small upstream streams, which are typically cleaner, and I would establish a rainwater catchment system using the mylar blanket. write one positive comment and a question. Need Assignment Help?