Name: Leanne Cristelle P.

Dela Cruz Grade Level: 11

Section: Viking Date: November 09, 2020

Learning Activity Sheet

How Different Activities Affect the Quality and Availability of Water for
Human Use

Activity 1: My Daily Activities

MY D A I L Y A C T I V I T I E S

Taking a Bath Washing the Drinking Watering the

Dishes Water Plants

The water The body will

E becomes The water gets
stay inside the Water is
tainted with the tainted in the
body will absorbed by
dirt around our dish washing
released via the plants.
F body soap.
homeostasis.

F
When not When not When not The plant will
managed managed managed store the water
E
properly, large properly, large properly, others till has to
amount of water amount of water may not be able to undergo
C will be wasted. will be wasted. drink any water. homeostasis.

T
The water gets Water gets When not done
tainted with The germs in tainted by the properly, may kill
S chemicals the plate may cells and the plant, leading
contained in go to the water. tissues in our to large amounts of
soaps. organ system water getting
wasted.

2. In general, we greatly affect the quality and availability of water since its essential to
 our improper management of it.

Activity 2: Pollutants in Fresh Water

Type of Pollutants Primary Sources Effects

Depletion of oxygen from the water

Industrial wastewater and
1. Organic matter column as it decomposes, stress or
domestic sewage.
suffocating aquatic life.
Spreads infectious diseases through
2. Pathogens and Domestic sewage, cattle contaminated drinking water supplies
microbial and other livestock, natural leading to diarrheal disease and intestinal
contaminants sources. parasites, increased childhood mortality
in developing countries.
Over-stimulates growth of algae
Principally runoff from
(eutrophication) which then decomposes,
agricultural lands and
3. Nutrients robbing water of oxygen and harming
urban areas but also from
aquatic life. High levels of nitrate in
some industrial discharge.
drinking water lead to illness in humans.
Leached from alkaline soils
by over irrigation or by Salt build-up in soils which kills crops or
4. Salinization over-pumping coastal reduces yields. Renders freshwater
aquifers resulting in supplies undrinkable.
saltwater intrusion.
Sulphur, Nitrogen oxides
and particulates from
electric power generation, Acidifies lakes and streams which
5. Acidification
industrial stack and negatively impacts aquatic organisms and
(precipitation or
auto/truck emissions (wet leaches heavy metals such as aluminum
runoff)
and dry deposition). Acid from soils into water bodies.
mine drainage from tailings
as well as mines.
Persists in freshwater environments such
as river sediments and wetlands for long
6. Heavy metals Industries and mining sites.
periods. Accumulates in the tissues of
fish and shellfish. Can be toxic to both
 aquatic organisms and humans who
consume them.
Wide variety of sources
7. Toxic organic A range of toxic effects in aquatic fauna
from industrial sites,
compounds and and humans from mild immune
automobiles, farmers,
micro-organic suppression to acute poisoning or
home gardeners, municipal
pollutants. reproductive failure.
wastewaters.
Fragmentation of rivers by Changes in oxygen levels and
8. Thermal
dams and reservoirs decomposition rate of organic matter in

Guide Questions:
1. Conserve water by turning off the tap when running water is not necessary. This helps
prevent water shortages and reduces the amount of contaminated water that needs
treatment. Use environmentally household products, such as washing powder,
household cleaning agents and toiletries. Take great care not to overuse pesticides and
fertilizers. This will prevent runoffs of the material into nearby water sources. Don’t
throw litter into rivers, lakes or oceans. Help clean up any litter you see on beaches or
in rivers and lakes, make sure it is safe to collect the litter and put it in a nearby
dustbin.
2. Water quality is of vital importance given the many diverse uses for water in different
industries. For example, in terms of drinking water, quality is very important because
the water has to be clear of harmful contaminants in order to ensure that it's safe for
human consumption.

Activity 3: Multiple Intelligences Learning Activities on Water Quality

Water Pollution, Is it too late?

Air and water vitalize our body and mind,
 These are essential elements we are to find.
Nature has provided us for our lives to lead, 
It is wish of God we must have perfect deed.

Air is polluted by smoke from running vehicle, 

And from chimneys of factories those are fickle.
Smoke from cigarettes dejects and injures health, 
Health is very important and it is our wealth.

Water is another vital ingredient for valuable life, 

Without water no creature does survive it is rife.
It is polluted by wastage from factory and mill, 
Polluted water creates disease and able to kill.

Unadulterated water exhilarates our lives and health, 

Drinking water must be purified it is main wealth.
Sound is also polluted in our surrounding environment, 
It confiscates the peace of mind and confounds engagement.

Mike, fire work and band-party do pollute sound, 

It hinders the mental patient soon to come round.
Pollution of words also creates fuss in reading, 
Always avoid pollution and be ahead in leading.

Reflection
1. I learned that water quality is a measure of how clean or polluted water is. Whether it
will become beneficial or detrimental to life largely depends on its quality based on
physical, chemical, and biological characteristics.
2. I enjoyed most on Identifying how I used the water supple and the water quality in my
everyday lives.
3. I want to learn more about different types of pollutants, sources, and their effects.
 Learning Activity Sheet
Human Activities that Affect the Soil

Activity 1: What is Soil?

1. Soil is a combination of weathered minerals, organic matter, water, and air that
supports growth of plants and soil microorganisms.
2. The basic components of soil are weathered minerals, decayed organic matter, water,
air and microorganisms.

Activity 2: Human Activities that Affect the Quality and Quantity of the Soil
1. Agricultural Depletion
2. Overgrazing Animals
3. Deforestation
4. Mining
5. Development and Expansion
6. Recreational Activities, Like Driving Vehicles Off-Road or Hiking
7. Improper Waste Disposal

Reflection
1. I learned that soil helps sustain life on Earth—including your life. You already know
that soil supports the growth of plants, which in turn supply food for animals,
including people. Therefore, soil provides you with nearly all the food you eat like
vegetables and fruits. But that’s not all.
1. I enjoyed most on Identifying human activities, such as farming, construction of
structures, and waste disposal that affect the quality and quantity of soil.
2. I want to learn more about ways of conserving and protecting the soil for future
generations.