SCIENCE 7

4th QUARTER
Week 2

The Earth’s Resources:

The How’s and Why’s of Sustaining Them!

Most Essential Learning Competencies

Cite and explain ways of using Earth’s resources sustainably.
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 To the Learner
This module was specially designed to help you understand and apply the lesson objectives.
Simple instructions are also provided for you to easily achieve the learning objectives of
this module.
1. Set a helpful learning space at home so you can focus on your studies.
2. Take your time reading the lessons carefully.
3. Answer all the given tests and activities intelligently within given allotted time as closely
as possible.
4. Follow the directions in the activities diligently.
5. Seek assistance from your parents or guardians to guide you in doing the activities.
6. Take down important concepts and list questions you would like to ask to your teacher.
7. Reflect and apply the concepts that you have learned.
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Expectations
After going through this module, you should be able to:

1. Describe the use of the different Earth’s resources.

2. Explain ways on how to sustain Earth’s resources.
3. Identify the human activities that affect the
natural resources and describe their effects.

4.Suggest ways to reduce the effects of human activities on natural resources.

Pre-Test
Directions: Read and analyze. Write the letter of the correct answer.

1.) What is the definition for sustainability?

A.) Understanding how to meet the needs of the present generation.
B.) Understanding how to meet the needs of the future generations.
C.) Understanding how to meet the needs of the present generation in limited resources.
D.) Understanding how to meet the needs of the present without compromising the needs
of future generations to meet their own.
2.) To achieve sustainability, what are the two things that need protection for the future?
A.) People and resources
B.) Environment and people
C.) Environment and resources
D.) Environment and technology.
3.) The Earth’s resources provide what humans need to live comfortably and sufficiently.
Which among the resources below are used for fuel?
A.) water and sunlight C.) wind and sunlight
B.) oil, coal gas D.) wind and water
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4.) It has been scientifically proven that almost all human activities cause to destroy the
Earth’s natural resources. Which one from the choices below is the most destructive
among them?
A.) Deforestation C.) Incorrect use of batteries and ink.
B.) Throwing of garbage anywhere. D.) Large scale use of plastic products
5.) If the humans are the reasons for causing damage to the Earth’s resources, it is also the
humans who can make amend to the effects of his destructive activities. Which of the
BEST practices listed below are good for sustaining the Earth’s natural resources?
I. Plant a tree. III. Volunteer for clean-up drives
II. Reduce, reuse, and IV. Do not send chemicals into waterway
recycle.
A.) I and II B.) II and IV C.) I, II, and II D.) All of the above
only only only.

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.

M GREEN M.) cockatoo

A B

A.) lemur
1.)
___ _______________

2.) B.) giant clam

_____ __________

3.) ___ __________ C.) anteater

4.) __ __________ D.) star fish

5.) __ _______ E.) great blue heron

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 Brief Introduction

The Earth’s natural resources include air, water, soil,

minerals, plants, and animals. They are used to make food, fuel
and raw materials for the production of goods. Natural resources
such as coal, natural gas and oil provide heat, light and power.

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.

1.) Make electricity more efficient.

2.) Use more renewable energy.
3.) Promotion of sustainable fishing rules
4.) Improve recycling systems.
5.) Minimize consumption.

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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.

medicine vegetables gasoline milk natural gas ceramics

food aluminum clothing rubber jewelry electricity

Plants Animals
e.g. medicine e.g. food

1.) ___________ 2.) ________ 3.) __________ 4.) __________

Minerals Fossil fuels

5.) _________ 6.) __________ 8.) _________ 9.) __________

7.) ___________ 10.) ___________

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Part 2
Directions: Complete the table below by identifying the uses of the Earth’s
materials assigned to every individual. Choose your answer below.

gasoline furniture medicine jewelry food

Individual Materials Used How resources were

used
e.g. fisherman fish food
1.) doctor
plants
2.) carpenter

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.

plant a tree reduce conserve water reuse clean-up drive

Human Activities Needs to be Addressed Action Needed

e.g. Illegal mining. Plant a tree
1.) Illegal logging.

2.) Garbage on beaches

3.) Too much leftover foods.

4.) Excessive use of resources.

5.) Collected rainwater in the container

6.) Scheduled water interruptions

7.) Unused back portion of papers.

8.) Conversion of forests into mining fields

9.) Littered public park after a community event.

10.) Continuous flow of water while brushing and bathing.

Activity 3-Human Activities that Cause D-EARTH(death)

Objective: Identify the human activities that affect the natural resources
Directions: Identify the human activities that destroy the Earth’s resources depicted by each
image by supplying the missing letters. After that give its effects in the environment and
human lives. human lives.
Human Activity that Effects in the Environment and Human
Destroy our Natural Resources Lives

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.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

0 E
O S M T O
2.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

D F R S A T O

3. _____________________________________
_____________________________________

O U I N

4.
_____________________________________
_____________________________________

I E A
I H N
5.

_____________________________________
_____________________________________

I D S R A
E E O M N

shortage of resources loss of biodiversity

increase in global warming deterioration of fields
strips the earth of natural resources threatens marine ecosystems

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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.

My Part as a Student My Initiative as a Community Member

1. ______________________________ 1. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________

2. ______________________________ 2. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________

3. ______________________________ 3. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________

4. ______________________________ 4. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________

5. ______________________________ 5. ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________

Conserve water.

Volunteer for clean-up drives.

.
Throw garbage in the trash can.

Join environment-friendly groups.

Switch to non-plastic water bottles.

Plant a tree (in vacant lot /backyard).

Decrease the amount of paper you print.

Minimize the use of plastic when buying goods.

Switch off classroom lights and fans when not in use.

Switch off faucets in the school or park when not in use.

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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

are affected by human can be saved

activities such as through

1.) _______________ 6.) __________________

2.) _______________ 7.) __________________

3.) _______________ 8.) ___________________

4.) _______________ 9.) ___________________

5.) _______________ 10.) __________________

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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

Direction: Write your reflective learning about the lesson.

What did I How important How can I apply them

learn today? are they? in real-life situations?
1. 1. 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. 3.

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