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MINIEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

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NAME: ________________________________________________ Gr. & Sec.: _____________________

SCIENCE 7
QUARTER 4 - MODULE 2
SUSTAINABLE USE OF THE EARTH’S RESOURCES
MELCs: cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably (S7ES-Ivc-4)
Specifically, you should be able to:
1. describe the soil, water and energy resources;
2. classify natural resources as renewable and non-renewable resources; and
3. suggest ways on how to conserve and protect the Earth’s natural resources.

What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer and write it in your Science activity notebook.
_____1. Why do we need to protect and conserve freshwater resources?
A. Water is a limited resource. C. Water is everywhere.
B. Water is an unlimited resource. D. Water will evaporate.
_____2. Which of the following human activities contributes to the problem of soil erosion?
A. Crop rotation B. Gardening C. Intensive farming D. Vermicomposting
_____3. Which pair of energy resources is both clean and cheap?
A. Solar and coal B. Hydropower and wind C. Natural gas and crude oil D. Geothermal and
coal
_____4. Which of the following refers to the natural resources that can be used repeatedly and can be replenished?
A. Recyclable B. Reliable C. Renewable D. Replicable
_____5. Which activity protects our natural resources?
A. Throwing litters in school ground C. Burning garbage
B. Recycling plastic bottles D. Wasting food
Lesson 1 WATER RESOURCES

What’s In
In your previous module, you have learned to locate the different places of
the world using latitude and longitude. You have also learned how to
locate certain areas using large bodies of water. These large bodies of
water contribute to the continuous movement of water from the
atmosphere to the land and back to the ocean.
Activity 1: Locate Me! Philippines
Directions: Using the map below as your reference, answer the questions
below.
1. Where can we find the Philippines? At the Poles or at the Equator?
__________________________
2. What ocean is found near the Philippines? ______________________

What Is It
Source: https://tinyurl.com/y4uqgmvf
Water resources exist in many forms such as bays, rivers, Figure 1: Map showing the location of Philippines
springs, falls, lakes, stream, ponds, swamps, etc. Are you familiar with all
these forms of water resources in your surrounding?
Have you ever heard about watershed?
A watershed is defined as any surface area
from which runoff through tributaries resulting from
rainfall is collected and drained through common point.
It is a drainage basin or catchment area. Tributaries
are small streams that supply water to a main stream
such as river, lake or bay. Watershed boundary is the
highest point of the area.
When it rains, water runs downhill forming into
rivers, streams, and lakes until it reaches the ocean.
However, not all rain flows out in this way. Some
seeps into the ground as groundwater and some
becomes runoff, carrying soil, pollutants and other
materials into the waterbody. Excess runoff can cause
flood and river or stream erosion.
Watershed
 serves as habitat for wildlife;
 covers all the lands on Earth;
 may be a combination of forests, grasslands, marshes, ponds and other ecosystem.
Do we need these watersheds? Of course, because we need water in our daily living.
Is freshwater a limited resource? Certainly! Of all water on Earth, only 3% is freshwater and 97% is saltwater. Of
this 3%, more than half is frozen as snow and ice, and a large amount is stored as groundwater. There is only 0.3%
freshwater that supplies all the inhabitants on Earth. If our water resources will be contaminated, polluted, and decreased
beyond its minimum level, water supply would be threatened. So, let us join the call to save water as much as possible.
 Saving water at home, planting more trees and disposing waste properly are some ways to conserve our water
resources.
What’s More
Activity 2: One, Two, SAVE!
Directions: Draw a happy face () if the activity conserves water resources,and a sad face ( ) if it does not.
_____1. Collecting rainwater _____4. Using pail in watering the plants
_____2. Fixing faucets with leakage _____5. Closing the faucet after use
_____3. Throwing waste at the creek
Lesson 2 SOIL RESOURCES

In lesson 1, you were able to appreciate the importance of water in your daily activities. You also learned some
ways on how to conserve water resources. In this lesson, you will learn about another natural resource: soil.
What is It
Soil is made up of water, air, and organic matter. It is the thin layer
of material covering the Earth’s surface. Plants rely on it for water and
nutrients. Without soil there is no food in our table.
How is soil formed? Weathering is the process of breaking down
rocks into tiny particles. This process happens in two ways: physical and
chemical.
Physical weathering breaks down rock without changing the rock’s
chemical composition while chemical weathering breaks the rock into
smaller pieces and change its chemical composition.
When rock weathers, the decaying organic matter such as dead
plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms mix with the rock fragments,
minerals, and water to form soil. This process continues to work slowly and fine particles form at the top layer of the soil.
In warmer regions, such as Philippines and other Asian countries, soil is more developed, matured, and good
enough to sustain various farming activities. Hence, many of us Filipinos are farmers.
However, some problems also arise in cultivating soil resources. Soil erosion is the most common. This natural
process of losing soil’s nutrients is caused by some erosive agents such as water, wind, plants, and animals. On the
other hand, human activities such as intensive farming and deforestation contribute the problem of soil erosion and
other soil-related problems.
Soil conservation is a way of protecting soil from erosion and other types of soil deterioration, to maintain its
fertility and productivity. Cited below are some ways to protect and conserve soil nutrients.
Methods of Conserving Soil Resources:
1. Crop rotation - a practice of planting different crops each harvest to reduce the loss of nutrients from soil
2. Vermicomposting – a process where earthworms feed and burrow through the soil and their castings (wastes) serve
as fertilizer
3. Tree planting - helps cover and hold the soil together, protecting it from erosion
4. Watering the soil - nourishes the plants and moistens the soil which prevents erosion due to wind activity
5. Using organic fertilizer - nurtures the soil with organic matter and reduces dependency on chemical products

What’s More
Activity 1: Match Me!
Directions: Match the method of soil conservation in Column A to its description in Column B. Write only the letter.
COLUMN A COLUMN B
Method of Soil Description
Conservation
A. nurtures the soil with organic matter and reduces dependency on chemical
_____ Tree planting
products
B. nourishes the plants and moistens the soil which prevents erosion due to wind
_____ Using organic fertilizer
activity
C. a practice of planting different crops each harvest to reduce the loss of nutrients
_____ Vermicomposting
from soil
_____ Watering the soil D. helps cover and hold the soil together, protecting it from erosion
E. earthworms feed and burrow through the soil and their castings (wastes) serve as
_____ Crop rotation
fertilizer

Lesson 3 ENERGY RESOURCES

What is It
Energy Resources
Solar Energy
 Energy from the sun is converted into electrical energy using solar panels.
 It is the cleanest and most abundant renewable energy source available.
 Solar power plants are Petrosolar in Tarlac City, Helios in Negros Occidental, and First
Toledo Solar in Cebu.

Geothermal Energy
 It is contained in the rocks and fluids beneath the earth's crust and can be found
as far down to the earth's hot molten rock called magma.
 It is carried by water and steam to the earth’s surface to generate electricity.
 The Geothermal power plants are Makban in Laguna, Tiwi in Albay, and
Palimpinon in Negros Occidental.
 Hydropower or Hydroelectric
 It is derived from falling or fastrunning water which may be harness for
useful purposes.
 It is the conversion of energy from flowing water into electrical energy.
 Large hydroelectric power plants are Ambuklao in Benguet, Magat in
Isabela, and Agus in Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte.

Coal
 It is black or brownish-black,
solid rock that can be burned and used as fuel to generate electric power.
 It is taken under the ground through Mining.
 It is one of the causes of air pollution when used as fuel which produces carbon
dioxide, a greenhouse gas.
 The largest deposit is located in Semirara Island, Antique.

Wind Energy or Wind Power

 Winds are used to generate electricity.
 Wind turbines convert the kinetic energy of the wind into electrical energy.
 Windmills are found in Quirino, Ilocos Sur and Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

Natural Gas
 It is used as fuel to produce electricity.
 It produces the least carbon dioxide
among fossil fuels.
 Its deposits are found offshore in Palawan.
 The Malampaya Gas Field employs
“deepwater technology” to draw natural gas from deep beneath Philippine waters.

Why Conserve Energy

Energy conservation plays a very important role because utilization of nonrenewable resources also impacts our
environment. Specially, usage of fossil fuels supplies to air and water pollutants such as carbon dioxide. Fossil fuels
were formed from plants and animals that lived millions of years ago and are buried deep in the earth. Examples are coal,
petroleum (crude oil), and natural gas. We only have coal and natural gas in the country.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) which is naturally present in the air in small amounts is produced by burning fossil fuels
like the natural gas and petroleum. Studies show that an increase in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere increases
atmospheric temperature resulting in global warming.

What’s More
Activity 1. Fill Me!
ons: Complete the table below by filling out the needed information.

Lesson 4 RENEWABLE AND NONRENEWABLE RESOURCES

What’s New
Activity 1: Sing Me A Song!
Directions: Below is a song about natural resources. Sing to the tune of “Jingle Bells” and answer the guide questions.

Guide Questions:
Resources, resources use them everyday 1. What are the natural resources mentioned in
Some of them are renewable but some will go away, hey! the song?
Resources, resources- wind, water, and plants a. ______________________
These can be renewed again, isn’t that a treat! b. ______________________
Resources, resources – soil, minerals, and coal c. ______________________
If we don’t preserve these things, they will be gone fast! d. _____ _________________
e. ______________________

2. Which of these natural resources can be renewed? _________________________________________________

3. Which of them will run out or nonrenewable? ______________________________________________________
What is It
There are two types of natural resources on earth: Renewable and Nonrenewable.

Natural resources are all connected in a way. We tap into their supply to survive and also to function properly. Therefore, if on
away, it has a great effect on other
resources. When water is eliminated from an
area, the vegetation, soil, animals and even
the air in that area will be affected
negatively.
All resources used by humans are not in
endless supply. Lack of environmental
awareness, human greed, and carelessness
are threatening the natural resources to their
depletion and extinction.
To conserve natural resources is to protect
or use them wisely without wasting them or
using them up completely. Sustainability of
natural resources means conserving them
to make them last. Therefore, each of us
should take part to make these resources
available for future generations.

What I Have Learned

Directions: Listed below are some human activities that greatly affect our natural resources. Put a checkmark (√)
____ 1. Regulating river quarry
____ 6. Cutting trees for building houses
____ 2. Turning off lights when not in use ____ 7. Using chemical fertilizers in farming
____ 3. Throwing waste to the seashore and rivers ____ 6. Using gadgets like cellphone while charging
____ 4. Fixing broken faucets and leaking water pipes ____ 8. Planting trees in the backyard and river banks
____ 5. Using compost materials in a vegetable garden ____10.Separating biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste

Assessment
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
_____1. The availability of freshwater can be sustained by__________.
A. quarrying B. cutting of trees C. collecting rainwater D.throwing waste water
_____2. Why do we need to protect and conserve freshwater resources?
A. Water is a limited resource. C. Water is everywhere.
B. Water is an unlimited resource. D. Water will evaporate.
_____3. Which is a way of maintaining soil fertility?
A. Erosion B. Soil conservation C. Desertification D. Habitat destruction
_____4. Which of the following human activities contributes to the problem of soil erosion?
A. Crop rotation B. Gardening C. Intensive farming D. Vermicomposting
_____5. In which areas is geothermal energy most likely used to generate electricity?
A. In Albay, where active volcanoes exist
B. In Lanao del Norte, where water is collected in dams
C. In Batangas, where solar panels are used to produce electricity
D. In Ilocos Sur, where there are strong winds the whole year round
_____6. Which pair of energy resources is both clean and cheap?
A. Solar and coal B. Hydropower and wind C. Geothermal and coal D. Natural gas and crude oil
_____7. Which energy resource comes from the heat derived from magma within the subsurface of the earth?
A. Geothermal B. Wind C. Solar D. Fossil fuel
_____8. Which of the following refers to the natural resources that can be used repeatedly and can be replenished?
A. Recyclable B. Reliable C. Renewable D. Replicable
_____9. Which activity protects our natural resources?
A. Throwing litters in school ground C. Burning garbage
B. Recycling plastic bottles D. Wasting food
_____10. Which of the following describes wise conservation of natural resources?
A. Using gadgets like cell phone while charging C. Turning on the television set the whole day time

B. Switching off the lights at home when not in use D. Throwing waste materials to the rivers and seas

Prepared by: DESIREE V. DE GUZMAN

Teacher III

Noted by: DOMINADOR V. NABOR JR., LL.B.

Principal I

Name & Signature of Parent/Guardian: ______________________________________ Date:___________