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Earth and Life Science: Self Learning Module
Earth and Life Science: Self Learning Module
Earth-terrific! Systematic!
Quarter 1 Week 2 Module 2
Learning Competency: Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems,
across whose boundaries matter and energy flow. (S11/12ES-Ia-e-4)
“Communication is the most important skill any leader can possess.”—Richard Branson.
Brief Introduction - This section will give you an overview of the lesson.
• Activities - This is a set of activities you will perform with a partner.
Check your Understanding - It will verify how you learned from the lesson.
Post-test - This will measure how much you have learned from the entire module.
• describe how the matter and energy flow across the Earth systems.
Let us start your journey in learning more about our home planet - Earth. I am sure you are ready and excited to answer the
Pretest. Smile and cheer up!
PRETEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. If the answer is not found on the choices, write letter E and identify
the correct answer.
________4. On which part of the Earth atmosphere does meteors usually burn up?
A. troposphere C. mesosphere
B. stratosphere D. thermosphere
A. valleys c. volcanoes
B. glaciers d. mountains
Great! You finished answering the questions. You may request your facilitator to check your work. Congratulations and keep
on learning!
Our last lesson focused on the uniqueness of Earth being the only known planet in the Solar System that can support life.
Let’s take quick review of the lesson.
Directions: Put a check mark (/) on the properties that make Earth a habitable planet and a cross mark (X) if not.
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
“We are all connected. To each other, biologically.
The quote above is said by Neil De Grasse Tyson, an American astrophysicist. Do you agree with him? Why do
you think he said that we are all connected?
A certain group of interacting, interrelated, or interdependent parts that work together to form a complex whole is
called a system. The scientists around the world try to study our planet through the smaller systems it have and fit them
together to form a whole picture which is known as the Earth System Science.
Specifically, Earth System is commonly referred as the spheres which are divided into four: geosphere,
hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. These four spheres regulate the different functions of Earth which makes it
habitable which is similar on how a human body system works. All human body systems work together to maintain a
well-functioning and healthy body. On Earth, each of the four spheres or systems must keep itself in balance. A change in
one system will affect other systems.
ACTIVITIES
1. List down at least three features on each system, an example per system is given as your guide:
System Key Word System Features
atmosphere air (Ex: clouds)
2. Observe the following astronaut photographs. You can also use a world map or open Google Earth application to
observe the following:
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1) What are the proofs that life forms are existing in the pictures?
Observations: __________________
Astronaut Photograph #2
Feature: _______________________
Earth System: _________________
Observations: __________________
Astronaut Photograph #3
Feature: _______________________
Earth System: _________________
Observations: __________________
Astronaut Photograph #4
Feature: _______________________
Earth System: _________________
Observations: __________________
Directions: Try to analyze the diagram on the left which shows the interconnected interactions within
the different Earth systems or spheres. Write the corresponding number that matches to the
interconnection of two respective Earth spheres.
Explanation
1 ) Atmospheric chemistry and temperature affect organisms
2 ) Weathering and erosion controls nutrient supply to life in the oceans
3 ) Atmospheric temperature affects evaporation
4 ) Locations of continents controls circulation pattern of oceans
5 ) Plants aid weathering (physical and chemical) of rocks
6 ) Atmospheric chemistry and temperature affect weathering of rocks
7 ) Plants control water transfer from soil to atmosphere
8 ) Volcanic eruptions add carbon dioxide and aerosols to atmosphere
9 ) Photosynthesis affects atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration
_______10 ) Soil water limits plant growth
______ 11 ) Ocean circulation controls how much CO2 is removed from atmosphere
12 ) Rainfall and runoff erode the land surface
Here’s the key concepts that you must remember on each Earth subsystem.
Biosphere: This sphere is associated with living systems such as biomes or ecosystems. This
includes life on land, in the oceans and rivers, and even life that we cannot see with the
naked eye.
Features: coastal biomes, forests, desert, grasslands, and other ecosystems.
O Processes: photosynthesis, biogeochemical cycles (carbon cycle, nitrogen cycle...)
1. Hydrosphere: This sphere is associated with water in solid (ice) and liquid states. It composed of
all waters on the surface (oceans, rivers, and lakes) and also the water underground (in wells and
aquifers) and may also include moisture in air (visible as clouds and fogs).
O Features: oceans, icebergs, lakes, rivers, glaciers, snow, and so on.
O Processes: hydrologic cycle (condensation, evaporation...), ocean circulation
4. Atmosphere: This sphere relates to meteorological features and phenomena such as weather,
clouds, or aerosols (particles in the air). It includes an ever‐changing mixture of gas and small
particles located above and surrounding the Earth’s surface.
O Features: clouds, weather, aurora, air pollution/aerosols, dust, and so on.
O Processes: atmospheric circulation o Layers of the
Atmosphere.
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4. Geosphere: This sphere is associated with solid portions of the Earth. It includes
rocks, sediments, soils, and surface landforms. It is predominantly classified as the
lithosphere: the upper mantle and crust.
O The associated features of the geosphere based on types are:
a. Fluvial & Alluvial processes: deltas, river channels, canyons, alluvial fans
b. Aeolian processes: sand dunes, yardages, wind streaks
c. Tectonic Processes: folds, faults, mountains
d. Volcanic Processes: volcanoes, central vents, volcanic deposits
e. Impact Processes: impact craters
f. Other Processes: mass wasting processes, erosional processes
A. Processes: weathering, erosion, mantle convection, volcanic eruption, and so on. o Earth’s
Interior Layers:
Crust – upper portion composed of 2 types: Oceanic crust (underlies the ocean basin)
and Continental crust (underlies the continents) which is most abundant composition
is oxygen and silicon.
Mantle – solid rock layer between crust and crust.
Core – it is an iron-rich sphere divided into 2 parts: outer core (liquid iron-nickel-
sulfur, generates magnetic field) and inner core (solid iron-nickel alloy)
II. Explain Me
Explain the statement: “Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries matter and
energy flow.” Elaborate your explanation with concepts and examples.
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For example, “What if a volcanic eruption (a process in the geosphere) happens?” How it will affect the
atmosphere? biosphere? hydrosphere
1. What is the key role of energy in the interaction of the four subsystems of the Earth?
2. Cite one specific event in history that shows how the manmade activities affected or
contributed to the planet.
A. Geosphere
B. Atmosphere
C. Hydrosphere
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D. Biosphere
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Directions: Match Column A (Description) with Column B (Earth’s Sphere) then match Column B with
Column C (Process that happens in a specific Earth sphere) through drawing a line between them.
POSTTEST
Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. If the answer is not found on the choices, write
letter E and identify the correct answer.
A. troposphere C. mesosphere
B. stratosphere D. thermosphere
______ 4. What does the Earth’s inner core made up of?
A. photosynthesis C. erosion
B. mass movement D. weathering
______ 7. Which of the following best describes the troposphere?
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______ 10. What can you infer from the illustration below about the four spheres of Earth?
A. The processes in the Earth’s sphere are unidirectional
processes.
Earth-terrific! Systematic!
REFLECTIVE LEARNING SHEET No. 2
Directions: Write a reflective learning about what you have learned about the Earth Systems by
answering the questions inside the box. You may express your answers in a more critical
and creative presentation of your great learning. Have fun and enjoy!
What good
characteristics have
I developed from
this lesson?
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