Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF CAVITE
CaVITE SCIENCE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
(REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL)
GARITA B, MARAGONDON, CAVITE
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SUPPLEMENTARY WORKSHEET 2
Earth’s Subsystem

Name of Learner: __________________________ Date: __________

Grade and Section: ________________________
Competency Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose
boundaries matter and energy flow
Lesson Earth’s Subsystems
Objectives  Identify the four subsystems of the earth;
 Distinguish the characteristics of each subsystem;
 Explain how matter and energy flow in the subsystems.
References Licuanan, P. Teaching guide for Senior High School: Earth Science.
Quezon City: The Commission on Higher Education, 2016. pp.37-44

Launchpad: System Science Retrieved from

https://youtu.be/ktzzIz6SYFU

Spheres of the Earth Retrieved from

http://cmase.pbworks.com/f/SpheresOfEarth_StudentGuidev3.pdf

Earth System Interaction Retrieved from

http://www.csun.edu/science/books/sourcebook/chapters/8-
organizing/files/earth-systems-interactions.html

Direction: Watch the video about Earth system twice and answer the questions
provided below.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/ktzzIz6SYFU

Guide Questions: (Encircle your answer)

1. Which science disciplines is not involved in Earth System Sciences?
(Oceanography, Physics, Astronomy, Meteorology)
2. What is the semi-solid layer beneath the crust called?

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Cavite Science Integrated School (Regional Science High School)
Garita B, Maragondon, Cavite
Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
Email Address: cav_sci@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF CAVITE
CaVITE SCIENCE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
(REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL)
GARITA B, MARAGONDON, CAVITE
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(Inner core, Lithosphere, Mantle, Outer core)
3. How high does the atmosphere extend from the surface of the earth?
(25 km, 100 km, 1,000 km, 10,000 km)
4. Which sphere does the gaseous water in the hydrosphere overlaps?
(atmosphere, biosphere, exosphere, geosphere)
5. The gaseous water in the hydrosphere overlaps with which other sphere
(atmosphere, anthroposphere, biosphere, geosphere)

Direction: Fill in the information on the table below. Be sure to name each sphere of
Earth as well as 4 features that are related to that system.
Key Word System/ Sphere Features (ex. Lakes)
Air 1) 2) 3)
Life 1) 2) 3)
Water 1) 2) 3)
Land 1) 2) 3)

6. Although the Earth’s systems have their unique identities, there is substantial
interaction between them. Examine the pictures below then identify the
interactions of Earth systems in each picture.

Volcano
a. Flooding b.

Geosphere to hydro then biosphere geo to atmos to hydro then biosphere

Prepared by:

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Cavite Science Integrated School (Regional Science High School)
Garita B, Maragondon, Cavite
Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
Email Address: cav_sci@yahoo.com
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region IV-A CALABARZON
DIVISION OF CAVITE
CaVITE SCIENCE INTEGRATED SCHOOL
(REGIONAL SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL)
GARITA B, MARAGONDON, CAVITE
_____________________________________________________________________________________
(Name and Section)

_____________________________________________________________________________________
Cavite Science Integrated School (Regional Science High School)
Garita B, Maragondon, Cavite
Telephone No.: (046) 412-0542
Email Address: cav_sci@yahoo.com