Answer:
A. The system is the pot and water.
Explanation:
Thermodynamics is an aspect in science which deals with the applications of heat energy. The useful applications of heat energy to perform work.
In the given question, the pot and water is the system which both absorbs heat energy from the stove. Thus, the system is a closed system since it shares heat energy with its surroundings.
The surrounding of the system extends from the boundary of the pot to the universe.