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Science 7 Q4 W2
Science 7 Q4 W2
4th QUARTER
Week 2
Expectations
After going through this module, you should be able to:
Pre-Test
Directions: Read and analyze. Write the letter of the correct answer.
Looking Back
Directions: Match the image of animals in Column A with their appropriate name in
Column B. Then identify their respective habitats that need human protection.
Write RED if the habitat refers to coral reefs, GREEN if tropical rainforest,
and BLUE for mangrove swamps.
e.g.
A B
A.) lemur
1.)
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Brief Introduction
To sustain Earth’s resources means the use of components of biological diversity in a way
and at a rate that does not lead to the long- term decline of biological diversity.
Maintaining its potential to meet the needs and aspirations of present and future
generations should be the responsibilities of everybody in: (a) reducing, reusing, and recycling of
whatever we utilize; (b)volunteering in community clean-up drives; (c) conserving water; (d)
avoiding the use plastic products excessively; (e) engaging in tree planting activities; (f) not
sending chemicals into our waterways.
Modifying the environment to fit the needs of society is causing severe effects. Some human
activities that cause damage (either directly or indirectly) to the environment on a global scale
includes population growth, overconsumption, overexploitation, pollution, and
deforestation.
But on a daily basis, human activities that cause destruction to the environment are:
(a) driving a car (b) throwing of food as waste (c) overconsumption of meat (d) excessive use of
plastic and paper (e) disposal of water used in washing (f) Incorrect disposal of batteries and ink
(g) boiling water with electrical appliances.
Conservation is the practice of caring for resources so all living things can benefit from
them now and in the future.
Below are suggested ideas how to reduce the effects on human activities on natural
resources.
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Activity 1-Un-Earth the Resources!
Objective: Describe the use of the Earth’s resources.
Our planet is the source of everything that you use and make. Listed below
are the resources that the Earth provides for us, to meet our needs.
Part 1
Directions: Organize the things you use into their proper resource categories.
Plants Animals
e.g. medicine e.g. food
Part 2
Directions: Complete the table below by identifying the uses of the Earth’s
materials assigned to every individual. Choose your answer below.
wood
3.) farmer
plants, animals
4.) miner copper,
metallic
minerals
5.) driver
fuel
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Activity 2-Objection Sustained!
Objective: Suggest ways to sustain the Earth’s resources.
Since it is humans who cause destruction of the Earth’s resources, it is also humans
who can amend their wrong actions.
Directions: Analyze the situations below, then identify the appropriate actions you can do
to sustain the resources of our planet from the given options.
Shortage of resources
e.g.
P O P U L A T I O N
G R O W T H
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1.
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0 E
O S M T O
2.
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D F R S A T O
3. _____________________________________
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O U I N
4.
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I E A
I H N
5.
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I D S R A
E E O M N
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Activity 4 – My Own Little Way
Objective: Suggest ways to sustain the Earth’s resources
As a student and a member of your community, what are some ways that you can do to
help reduce the effects of human activities on natural resources?
Directions: Select your answer from the choices below. then write them on its appropriate
column.
2. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
3. ______________________________ 3. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
4. ______________________________ 4. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
5. ______________________________ 5. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
Conserve water.
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Remember
Natural resources are materials from the Earth that are used to support life and
meet people's needs. They must be conserved for future use because there is no
reasonable way for humans to produce more.
Natural resources are used to make food, fuel, and raw materials for the production of goods,
provide heat, light and power.
Human Activities that Affect the Earth Resources
• Population growth is the rate at which the number of individuals in a population
increases in a given time period.
• Overconsumption describes a situation where the use of a natural resource has
exceeded the sustainable capacity of a system.
• Overexploitation or overfishing is the removal of marine living resources to levels that
are too low for sustaining viable populations.
• Deforestation is the permanent removal of trees to make room for something besides
forest.
• Pollution refers to the presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance or
thing that has harmful or poisonous effects.
Daily human activities that destroy the Earth Resources
➢ Throwing of food as waste > Overconsumption of meat
➢ Disposal of water used in washing. > Excessive use of plastic and paper
➢ Incorrect disposal of batteries and ink. > Boiling water with electrical appliances
➢ Driving a car (with limited cargo or passengers)
Ways to Mitigate the Effects of Human Activities to Natural Resources
Here are some ideas to mitigate the effects of human activities that destroy the
Earth’s resources.
Planting trees Use more renewable energy
Conserving water Reduce, reuse recycle materials
Minimize consumption Promotion of sustainable fishing rules
Don't send chemicals into our waterways
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Check You Understanding
Directions: Complete the concept map below involving the resources of Earth. Choose your
answer from the word bank below.
EARTH’S
RESOURCES
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➢ deforestation > pollution
➢ planting trees > population growth
➢ conserving water > minimize consumption
➢ over consumption > Improve recycling systems
➢ excessive use of plastic products > use more renewable resources
Post-Test
Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
__ 1.) Which of the operational definitions listed below is the most comprehensive when it comes
to natural resources?
A.) source of food C.) resources we got from nature.
B.) something you do for a living D.) resources we got from our home.
__ 2.) To achieve sustainability, what are the two factors we ought to protect for the future of the
Earth’s resources?
A.) People and resources C.) Environment and resources
B.) Environment and people D.) Environment and technology
__ 3.) Protecting the nature is indeed very important for the sake of survival of all species on
Earth It plays a vital part for us to live sufficiently and safe. Which of the following is
FALSE when it comes to conservation of our resources?
A.) Use the resources only when needed.
B.) Use as much of the resources as you can.
C.) Protecting those who protect the environment.
D.) Protecting the environment so it does not run out.
__ 4.) Earth’s resources are tapped for the sole reason of human consumption. Among those
various resources, which among them has the LEAST effect in the ecological balance when
used by humans?
A.) water resources
B.) forest resources.
C.) mineral resources
D.) energy resources (solar and wind)
__ 5.) Which of the following are best practices of sustaining the Earth’s natural resources?
I. Plant a tree. III. Volunteer for clean-up drives
II. Reduce, reuse, an recycle. IV. Do not send chemicals into waterways.
A. I and II only B.) II and IV only C.) I, II, and II only. D.) I, II, III and IV
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