How Rich Is The Earth?: Grade 7 Science

Grade 7
SCIENCE
How Rich Is
The Earth?
Lesson Outline
Earth’s Ways how can Factors that may
Resources natural resources be cause changes in
used sustainably the resources
Learning
Outcomes
At the end of this lesson, we should be able to:
• Identify the Earth’s resources;

• Illustrate ways how can natural resources be
used sustainably
• Determine the factors that may cause changes
in the resources
REVIEW:
a. Zero degrees (0º) d. Philippine Sea and Pacific Ocean
b. Longitude e. Ocean
c. Equator
1. Are not parallel to each other and meet at the poles.

2. A body of water in India located at 15º S, 75º E.
3. Body of water located to the east of the Philippines.
4. The starting point for latitude.
5. The degree of the equator at its latitude.
Jot down the first letter of your answers in the box below
to get the last name of the late environmentalist,
philanthropist, and former DENR Secretary
L O P E Z
Earth comprises different things,
both living and non-living.
- Water
- Air
- Plants
- Animals
- Soil
- Rocks
- Minerals
- Crude oil
- Fossil fuels
Right Temperature
Rainfall
Natural Resources
-Materials or substances such
as minerals, forests, water,
and fertile land that occur in
nature and can be used for
economic gain.
-People did not create them
and are in nature.
Natural Resources
-are being used by humans for

survival and consumed them as
needs for living.
WATER
RESOURCES
BEACHES
WATER
RESOURCES
LAKE
WATER
RESOURCES
RIVER
WATER
RESOURCES
DAM
Domestic use Use in industries and
factories
Fun and
Irrigation Recreation
Where does the water come from?
• Water come from a WATERSHED that

includes the land’s surface and the
underground rock formation drained
by the stream.
• A single watershed consists of a
combination of forest, grassland,
marshes, and other habitats.
How soil forms from rocks and other
materials from the Earth’s surface?
• They are broken down by a process

known as WEATHERING.
• Chemical Weathering – resulted from
the decaying or rocks
• Mechanical Weathering – resulted
from the breaking of stones.
How does weathering happen?
• There are factors that act together to
continuously form soil.
• Factors:
1. Temperature Significant factors in soil formation
2. Rainfall and sustaining biodiversity
3. Chemical changes
4. Biological action
LAND AND SOIL
RESOURCES
GOLD
COPPER IRON
NICKEL
GRAVEL
SAND MARBLE LIMESTONE
CLAY
What are the classification of Mineral?
• Metallic Minerals
• Nonmetallic Minerals
• Metallic Minerals – are important
since they contain properties that are
useful for a particular purpose.
• Example: Aluminum
What are the classification of Mineral?
• Nonmetallic Minerals
• Example/s:
1. Sand
2. Gravel
3. Limestone
4. Marble
5. Clay
6. Other quarry materials
The Philippines is abundant with mineral resources because it
is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Over 450 volcanoes with
approximately 75% active ones are in this area. The heat deep
under the Earth will eventually melt rocks and other materials.
Hence, magma (a mixture of molten and semi-molten materials)
is hotter and lighter than the surrounding rocks; it rises and
melts some of the rocks on its way. Once it finds its way out, it
will erupt as lava, and that rising magma does not always reach
the surface to erupt. Sometimes it will slowly cool and harden
beneath the volcano forming rich minerals. Therefore, mineral
deposits in the country are not by accident but nature's gift to us.
The existence of volcanoes explains why the Philippines is rich in
minerals and geothermal energy as well.
Do you also know that in the Philippines, various
resources are found?
The tropical climate and the geological
conditions contributed to the possibilities of
having clean and cheap energy in the Philippines.
Geothermal energy is produced from the heat under
the ground.
Geothermal
energy
This energy is the primary
source of geothermal
power plants located in
Laguna, Tiwi in Albay, Mt.
Apo side of Cotabato, and
others.
Hydropower
- Energyenergy from
water.
- Hydropower use
water to generate
electricity.
Hydropower
- They energy
provide for
27% of total
electricity
production in the
country.
Hydropower
energy
- Ambuklao in Benguet,
Mt. Proveince
- Agus in Lanao del Sur
and Lanao del Norte
- Caliraya, Laguna
- Magat in Isabela
- Loboc in Bohol
Natural Gas
Natural Gas
- is a form of fossil fuel
Natural Gas
- These are formed from plants and
animals millions years ago. They are
buried deep in the Earth.
Coal
Natural Gas
Uses of Natural Gas
• Electricity
• Run Vehicle and
factory machines
• Fuel for Cooking
• Use in making
plastics
Natural Gas
- In the Philippines, natural gas

is deposited offshore of
Palawan.
Natural gas, when burned, produces the
least carbon dioxide, and so it is
considered a clean fuel. Although CO2 is
naturally present in the air in small
amounts, studies show that an increasing
percentage of this in the atmosphere
probably increases atmospheric
temperature globally.
Wind Energy
This energy is also
used to generate
electricity.
Wind Energy
Ilocos Province is known
for its giant windmills,
specifically in Ilocos Norte,
which helps improve their
tourism and supports 40%
of the energy requirements
for electricity in the entire
province.
The richness of natural resources in
our country helps us to sustain life.
But how can we preserve and protect

them? What have we done to help
preserve the nature’s beauty that was
entrusted to us?
Two types of Earth's natural resources
1. Renewable Resources
2. Nonrenewable Resources
1. Renewable Resources
These are organic natural resources which
can be replenish.
2. Nonrenewable Resources
A natural resource such as coal, gas, or oil
that, once consumed, cannot be replaced.
Activity 1: Arrange Me Correctly!
Activity 1: Arrange Me Correctly!
Can be replaced Cannot be replaced easily
water Natural Copper

Resources Iron
Plants
Aluminum
Animals Soil Oil
Natural gas
Coal
Activity 2: Fill Me Up!
Word Bank
Natural Resources minerals Animals
Water soils geothermal
people rocks hydro power
Plants energy wind
Energy Conservation
Water Natural Resources
Plants
People
Animals
Minerals
Conservation
Soil
Rocks
Energy
Geothermal Wind Hydropower

Activity 3: How do Human Activities Destroy Natural Earth’s Resources?
ANSWER KEY:
1. a 6. b 11. b 16. c
2. b 7. d 12. a 17. a
3. b 8. c 13. a 18. b
4. a 9. c 14. a 19. d
5. c 10. b 15. d 20. d

References
SULADAY, RENALYN I., Science – Grade 7
Quarter 4 – Module 2: How Rich Is The Earth?
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Grade 7

• Identify the Earth’s resources;

1. Are not parallel to each other and meet at the poles.

-are being used by humans for

• Water come from a WATERSHED that

• They are broken down by a process

SAND MARBLE LIMESTONE

- In the Philippines, natural gas

But how can we preserve and protect

water Natural Copper

Geothermal Wind Hydropower

DepEd. (2013). Science 7. Learner’s Material.

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