Science 7

Quarter 4
SELF LEARNING MODULE 2 EARTH’S RESOURCES

EXPECTATIONS

This module is designed and developed to help you master the

lesson on the use of the different earth's resources and ways on how
to sustain Earth's resources. The skills in this module include all the
most essential learning competencies in the list issued by the
Department of Education.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. describe the use of the different Earth's
resources; 2. explain
ways on how to sustain Earth's resources; and
3. realize the importance to sustain Earth's
resources.

PRETEST

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. In what way does renewable resources different from

nonrenewable? A. They can be replaced by nature.
B. They cannot be replaced by nature.
C. They cannot be regenerated on a useful timescale.
D.Fossil fuels and most minerals are renewable resources.
2. Which resources are considered non-renewable?
A. Fossil fuels
B. Plants
C. Sunlight
D. Water
3. What are fossil fuels?
A. Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil fuels.
B. They convert solar energy directly to electricity.
C. They are formed on Earth over 300 million years.
D. Both A and C are correct.
4. Which of the following ways may help sustain Earth’s resources?
A. The wise use of resources includes not throwing away products
that are reusable or recyclable.
B. Overconsumption of Earth’s resources is the best way to sustain
its availability.
C. Always keep in mind that they are always available and can be
used forever.
D. Human activities must be continued because all of them are
replaceable.
5. What does “CLAYGO” mean in terms of waste management? A.
Putting up everything in one place.
B. Just drop your trash anywhere else.
C. This is a practice to keep the area free from any mess before
leaving.
D. Just leave everything on the area and let the utility men clean
up the mess.

RECAP
In your previous lesson, you have learned about the lesson on
how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate system. To
refresh your understanding of the previous lesson, answer this simple
review.

Direction: Completion: Fill in the blanks with appropriate

coordinate to complete the paragraph. Choose your answer from
the word box below.
(1)_____________________ divides the Earth into Northern hemisphere
and Southern hemisphere with 0⁰ latitude. (2) ____________divides the
Earth into Eastern and Western part with 0⁰ longitude.
(3)_____________is a horizontal line found at 66.5⁰ N latitude and at
66.5⁰ S latitude Antarctic circle is can be found. (4)____________are
horizontal lines that run from west to east with 0⁰ to 90⁰ in North and
in South. And (5)______________are vertical lines that run from north
to south with 0⁰ to180⁰ in East and in West.

Planet Earth is made up of natural resources such as animals,

plants, air, soil, rocks, water, minerals, crude oil, and other fossil
fuels (Figure 1). These things are called natural resources because
they are gathered from nature-hence they are not made by people.

Natural resources can be classified into two, renewable and

nonrenewable. Sunlight, water, air, biomass, and geothermal are
renewable resources because they cannot be used up. Renewable
resources can be regenerated at the same rate or even faster as they
are being used. They are replenished over relatively short periods of
time by natural processes.
Fossil fuels were formed within the Earth from dead plants and
animals over millions of years. Coal, oil, and natural gas are fossil
fuels. They are the major types of nonrenewable resources because
once they are used up, they cannot be replaced. This is due to the
long time it takes for them to be replenished.
Nonrenewable resources must be conserved for future use
because there is no reasonable way for humans to produce more.
Crude oil is a liquid fossil fuel found in rocks below Earth’s surface
and is pumped out through wells. It is used for the manufacturing of
plastics and to produce gasoline and diesel fuel for vehicles. Coal is
another fossil fuel that is used for heating homes and generating
power plants. Natural gas is a flammable gas, consisting largely of
methane and other hydrocarbons and is found near oil deposits below
Earth’s surface that it is used for cooking and for heating homes.
Land and Soil Resources
Land is the solid portion on the surface of the Earth’s crust. It is one
of the important natural resources needed for the survival of
organisms on earth. Land is also needed for industry. New and
improved technologies are being developed and used to sustain the
agricultural land for humanity. Non- agricultural lands are being
converted into residential and commercial areas.
Water Resources
71% of the Earth’s surface is covered with water mostly oceans but
also rivers, lakes, and other fresh water. Since Earth is mostly covered
with water, there is great variety of life forms on it. A small percentage
of this vast water is available for human consumption. Humans get
freshwater from rivers, lakes, and groundwater.
Mineral Resources
Minerals are mined from Earth. They are pure inorganic substances
that occur naturally in the earth’s crust. Mineral resources are non-
renewable and include metals (e.g. iron, copper, and aluminum), and
non-metals (e.g. salt, gypsum, clay, sand, phosphates). They
constitute the vital raw materials for many basic industries and are a
major resource for development.

ACTIVITIES

Module No 4: Activity No. 1: Renewable or Non-

Renewable!
Learning Competency:
1. describe the use of the different Earth's resources;
2. explain ways on how to sustain Earth's resources; and
3. realize the importance to sustain Earth's resources.
Learning Objective:
Describe the use of the different Earth's resources
Column A Column B

Direction: Match the following products to the natural resources

used. Write the letter of your answer before
the number.

______1. a. natural gas

Jewelry

______2. b. timber,
granite, gravel

Clothing

______3. c. plant fibers

House

______4. d. iron, lead,

chromium

Cars

______5. e. gold silver

Gas Stove
II. Classify the following materials as (RNR) renewable natural
resource and (NRNR) non- renewable natural resource. Write your
answer before the number.

Closure: In what way does renewable resource different from

nonrenewable resource?

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Module No 4: Activity No. 2: Good Deeds!

Learning Competency:
1. describe the use of the different Earth's resources;
2. explain ways on how to sustain Earth's resources; and
3. realize the importance to sustain Earth's resources.

Learning Objective:
Explain ways on how to sustain Earth's resources.

I. Direction: Write a short sentence describing the pictures on the

proper ways of sustaining Earth’s resources.
II. Direction: Complete the concept map of natural resources.

Closure: Why is it important to know the proper ways on how to

sustain Earth's resources?
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WRAP-UP

Summing up your learnings acquired from this module, answer

the task below.
Direction: Yes or No: Write Yes if the statement is true, and No if it
is incorrect. Write your answer before the number.

_________1. Renewable resources can be regenerated at the same rate

or even faster as they are being used.
_________2. Nonrenewable resources must be conserved for future use
because there is no reasonable way for humans to produce more.
_________3. Renewable resources can be replenished over relatively
short periods of time by natural processes.
_________4. Coal, oil and natural gas are fossil fuels.
_________5. Sunlight, water, air, biomass, and geothermal are
nonrenewable resources

VALUING
Module No 2: Activity No. 3: Conserve Earth’s
Resources!
Learning Competency:
1. describe the use of the different Earth's resources;
2. explain ways on how to sustain Earth's resources; and
3. realize the importance to sustain Earth's resources.

Learning Objective:
Realize the importance to sustain Earth's resources.

I. Direction: Draw a if it shows importance to sustain

Earth’s resources and
if it is not. Write your answer before the number.

__________1. Maintains ecological balance __________2.

Preserves the natural resources
__________3. May cause destruction of habitat.
__________4. It may result to a limited supply of natural resources.
__________5. May cause the drying up of bodies of water like lakes and
river.

II. List down 5 simple ways you can do to conserve Earth’s

resources.
Closure: Is it necessary to sustain Earth's resources? Why?
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SUMMATIVE TEST

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Why do fossil fuels consider as nonrenewable resources? A.

They can be replaced by nature.
B. They cannot be replaced by nature.

C. They can be regenerated on a useful timescale.

D. Fossil fuels and most minerals are renewable resources.

2. Which of the following statement explains why sunlight, water,

air, biomass, and geothermal are examples of renewable
resources? A. They can be replaced by nature.
B. They cannot be replaced by nature.
C. They need to be conserved for future use.
D. This is due to the long time it takes for them to be replenished.

3. Which of the following cannot be replaced by nature?

A. Biomass C. Geothermal
B. Coal D. Wind
4. What do you call the type of earth’s resources that can be used
again and again?
A. Renewable C. Inexhaustible
B. Non-Renewable D. Conservation
5. Which of the following does NOT show the proper way of
conserving natural resources?
A. Illegal logging C. Use of 3r’s
B. Proper waste disposal D. Using of organic fertilizer