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SHS DEPARTMENT
(S.Y. 2021-2022)

Learning Module
In
Earth and Life Science

Prepared by:
Mrs. Nicka Joy C. Maala

Checked and Approved by:

Angelika Tibayan Jojie R. De Ramos

Instructional Development Committee
Noted by:
Vina N. Mendoza
Directress for Academic Affairs

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WEEK NO. 1
TOPIC: CHARACTERISTICS OF EARTH
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the lesson the learners must able to:

1. Identify the characteristics of the Earth that supports Life

2. Expound how the characteristics of the Earth sustain the needs of a living organism
3. Describe the characteristics of Earth that are necessary to support lif
Lesson1
Characteristics of Earth that Sustain Life

What I Need to Know

Earth is unique. It is termed as “planet of life” where matter and energy continue to flow. Most of the cell’s
processes requires energy from the Sun which is the main source of energy. Since Earth is a closed
system, energy flows to all of its living components to continue various life processes and functions. The
different forms of energy also allow the recycling of matter needed for life. What are the characteristics of
Earth that make life possible? What makes Earth different from the rest of the planets and other heavenly
bodies in the Solar System? In this lesson, you are tasked to describe the characteristics of Earth that
supports life.

What Is It
Earth is unique in our solar system because it has liquid water on its surface. In fact, most of Earth’s
surface is about 75 percent and covered with water. Water is present in the atmosphere, ground,
freshwater lakes, rivers, streams; and even in the polar ice caps. Water is also found in all living things.
Some plants, for example, are as much as 90–95 percent water by weight. Adult humans are about 60
percent water by weight. Water is important for the many life functions carried out by cells, tissues, and
organs. It helps dissolve certain nutrients and carry them throughout an organism. Water is also important
for disposing of bodily wastes.

Scientists sometimes speak of Earth as having “Goldilocks” conditions—in other words, Earth is “just right”
for life as we know it. Earth’s place in the solar system as the third planet from the Sun, places it in an area
of space, that is not too hot and not too cold. If the Sun is closer to Earth, liquid water would not be possible

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on this planet as all of it would evaporate and life forms will not exist. If it were a little
farther away, it would be colder and liquid water would always be solid ice. Earth’s
temperatures range from about –88˚C to 58˚C. All organisms on the planet are adapted to temperatures
within this range.
Earth has enough gravitational force to keep most gases close to its surface. These gases make up
the atmosphere. The planet’s atmosphere is approximately 21% oxygen, a gas which is produced mostly
by plants needed in respiration. Earth’s atmosphere also traps heat and protects the Earth from the
damaging rays of the Sun.
The moon, the only satellite of Earth also plays important role for life. The moon’s gravitational pull
causes tides. In some instances, the moon also plays a role in the distribution of life forms, like in birds for
migration and navigation. It also has an effect on the planet’s polar shifts.

What Is It

What makes earth habitable? The following are the factors that make our planet capable of sustaining
varied life forms which thrive in the various ecosystems. Try to read and understand the factors that make
our planet habitable.

1. Temperature – This will influence how quickly atoms and molecules move. Most living things are
limited to a temperature range of minus 15˚C to 115˚C. Given this temperature range, H2O may still exist in
liquid form being crucial to life. Among the other planets, only Earth’s surface has this temperature range.
2. Water – This matter dissolves and transports materials in and out of the cell. Only Earth has the right
chemical materials like liquid water that could support life.
3. Right Atmospheric Conditions - The earth’s atmosphere is capable of trapping heat and houses the
important atmospheric gases such as carbon dioxide and oxygen which cause the earth to warm. It shields
the surface from harmful radiation through the ozone layer and Earth has the right size to hold a sufficient
-sized atmosphere. Earth’s atmosphere is about 100 miles thick.
4. Energy – Living things use light or chemical energy to run essential life processes. With the availability
of sufficient energy, organisms can perform different metabolic reactions through the cells. The inner
planets such as Earth, get too much sunlight for life. The outer planets get too little.
5. Right Distance from the Sun – Earth is in the Goldilocks Zone. A region with the just the right
temperature to sustain life – not too cold not too hot.

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6. Strong magnetic field - It shields us from the electromagnetic radiation coming from
the Sun. The magnetic field deflects the radiation that may destroy the ozone layer.
7. Nutrients – These are materials that build and maintain an organism’s body. The inner planets
including Earth and moons have the same general chemical components which makes nutrients easily
available in the environment.
8. Greenhouse Gases - Without the greenhouse effect, Earth would be frozen, more than 60º F colder. As
mentioned above, the atmosphere is capable of trapping heat because of greenhouse gases. Examples of
greenhouse gases are water vapor, methane, and carbon dioxide.

WEEK 1

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Part I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read carefully each item and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answers on the
space provided.

__1. Which of the following describes a habitable Earth?

A. has a weak magnetic field
B. right distance from the Sun
C. dominant presence of solid ice
D. presence of oxygen in the hydrosphere
__2. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons why the hydrosphere is important?
A. It sustains various life forms
B. It helps in regulating the atmosphere
C. It plays an important role in ecosystems
D. It plays a major role in the movement of tectonic plates
__3. Which of the following is NOT a correct description of oxygen gas (O2)?
A. use by animals for respiration
B. taken in by plants for photosynthesis
C. converted to carbon dioxide during respiration
D. a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential to living organisms
__4. Which of the following describes a Goldilocks Zone?
A. a zone composed mainly of frozen water
B. a region where life is impossible to exists
C. a zone composed only of rocks and other celestial debris
D. an area where the temperature is not too hot and not too cold
__5. Which of the following is an important characteristic of earth in sustaining life?
A. Earths’ position beyond the Goldilocks Zone
B. The atmosphere that blocks the rays of the sun from reaching Earth
C. The abundant nitrogen in the atmosphere made life possible on Earth
D. The presence of liquid water which plays a vital role for cell’s metabolism
__6. Which of the following is the reason for the importance of Earth’s subsystems?
A. The subsystem influence Earth’s encounter with space objects.
B. The subsystems solely determine the survival of different organisms
C. The subsystems contribute scarcely in flow of matter and energy
D. The subsystems influence the climate, geological processes, and life on Earth.
__7. Why is the ozone layer important in sustaining life on earth?
A. It is where Earth satellites orbit and auroras show.
B. It influences hydro-meteorological phenomenon such as storms.

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C. It shields the Earth the Sun's ultraviolet radiation and keeps the planet warm.
D. It is where celestial objects get burned and disintegrated upon entering Earth.
__8. Which subsystem helps regulate the temperature of the Earth so we do not experience
too much hotness or coldness.
A. Biosphere B. Lithosphere C. Atmosphere D. Hydrosphere
__9. Which subsystem do bodies of water surround the Earth a part of?
A. Hydrosphere B. Geosphere C. Biosphere D. Atmosphere
__10. In which subsystem are gases such as oxygen gas, water vapor, and nitrogen gas
found?
A. Hydrosphere B. Geosphere C. Biosphere D. Atmosphere

Part II. Fill me In.

Directions. Encircle the word within the parenthesis ( ) that best completes each statement. (20 points)

Some characteristics of (Earth, Venus) that allow it to sustain life is the oxygen (rich, poor)
atmosphere and (polar ice cap, liquid water, water vapor) that is located on the surface of the earth. Both
oxygen and water are the (keys, not necessary) to life as we know it. Oxygen is used by (animals, plants)
during aerobic (respiration, fermentation). Oxygen is (essential, not needed) for animals to adhere to their
basic needs. Surface (water, ocean) is also a basic need for all living things. Water keeps all living things
(hydrated, dry) as well as help control the (climate, weather) which affect each organism’s survival.
Earth is surrounded by a (thin, thick) atmosphere that contains nitrogen, oxygen, and other (trace, tiny)
gases. This atmosphere provides the (air, fumes) that we breathe. It also helps to (regulate, estimate) the
temperature so that we do not experience extreme (hot or cold, good or bad). Earth’s atmosphere also
contains a layer of (ozone, helium) a molecule consisting of three oxygen (atoms, molecules) which
provides protection from harmful solar (radiation, eclipse). Finally, three-quarters of Earth's surface is
covered by (water, oxygen) a necessary ingredient for life. Earth is the only (planet, heavenly body) in the
solar system that contains liquid water.