Question: Process:  - Greenhouse gases are released into the air by human activities - The earth changes energy from the sun into heat - Heat rises from the ground - Greenhouse gas molecules in the atmosphere prevent the heat from going into space - The temperature of the earth increases - The temperature continues to rise and melts the polar ice caps - The temperature rises even faster.  Perturbation hypothesis: suppose new regulation forces old polluting cars to be scrapped happens, how will it affect Polar  ice caps are getting bigger.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Answer: yes

Question: Process:  - Mix pancake mix with water - Heat a griddle - Pour a circle of batter in the griddle - When most of the bubbles pop on the surface, flip - Cook to desired color - Apply butter, syrup and enjoy -   Perturbation hypothesis: suppose more pancake mix used happens, how will it affect MORE pancakes.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Answer: yes

Question: Process:  - Rinse the dishes before placing them in a dishwasher - Load glasses and plastic wear on the top rack - Put plates, bowls, pots, and pans on the bottom rack - Place all the utensils in the utensil basket - Put detergent into the detergent holder - Close the door and push the start button -   Perturbation hypothesis: suppose there is no detergent happens, how will it affect press button to turn on dishwasher.  Does the supposed perturbation have an effect (direct or indirect) on the process?
Answer:
yes