SMILE

(SIMPLIFIED MODULE INTENDED FOR LEARNING ENCOUNTERS)

Learner’s Packet
Name: Sofia Alyssa Losantas Grade Level: 11

Strand/ Section: ABM 1 Date: October 6, 2021

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

(Q1_LP2)

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR LEARNERS:

The Earth is the third planet from the sun, and it is the only planet in the solar system
that supports life. The ability of the Earth to harbor life makes it unique among other planets.
It is equipped with a suitable environment for living creatures to survive. It has a very
hospitable temperature and mix of chemicals that have made life possible.

Scientists increasingly view Earth as a dynamic system – a combination of

interrelated, interdependent or interacting parts forming a collective whole or entity. On a
macro level, the Earth system maintains its existence and functions as a whole through the
interactions of its parts, called components. At a lower level or micro level, it is helpful to think
of the Earth system in terms of four central components known as the
subsystems the hydrosphere, geosphere, atmosphere and biosphere.

These subsystems are interconnected by processes and cycles, which, over time,
intermittently store, transform and/or transfer matter and energy throughout the whole Earth
system in ways that are governed by the laws of conservation of matter and energy. The
energy that drives these processes comes mainly from the Sun and sometimes from energy
sources within the Earth.

The Earth has become so perfect for living organisms because of its interacting
physical, chemical, and biological processes called the Earth system. The Earth system is a
set of all matter both living and nonliving, energy, and processes within Earth’s boundary. It is
powered by energy from two major sources: the sun and the planet's internal heat. This
enables numerous processes and cycles to take place. Scientists break down Earth’s major
system into four subsystems (also called spheres) such as, the lithosphere/geosphere
(land), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (life), and atmosphere (air). These subsystems work
together to influence the climate, trigger geological processes, and affect life all over the earth.

Figure 1. Four Spheres of the Earth

 SUBSYSTEM ILLUSTRATION DESCRIPTION

Geosphere • It is the solid portion of the

(lithosphere) Earth.
• It covers Earth’s interior
composed of rocks,
minerals, and landforms.
• It develops a layer of soil
with nutrients become
available to living
organisms.
• It allows occurrence of
geologic events that shape
Photo taken by Francia R. Cuala
the earth and generate
materials need by living
organisms

• This is composed of water

Hydrosphere which covering about 70% of
the planet’s surface and 97%
of which is found in the
oceans
• The freshwater accounts
for just 2.5% of the
hydrosphere which includes
those in lakes and rivers,
groundwater, ice and snow.
• It provides living organisms
with water that breaks down
food molecules, generate
Photo taken by Francia R. Cuala energy during respiration
process and regulates
metabolism.

Biosphere • It extends as far as 12,500

meters from the surface that
includes the depths of the
ocean.
• It contains all living things
on earth plants, animals,
microbes, humans, insects
and many other life forms.
• The biosphere maintains
the ecosystems.

• It contains water vapor

Atmosphere and other gases which
help to moderate our
daily temperatures.
• It contains 21% of
oxygen necessary for us
for respiration, 78% of
nitrogen, and 1% other
Photo taken by Francia R. Cuala gaseous such as argon,
 carbon dioxide, hydrogen
and ozone which are
important in absorbing
harmful solar radiation.
• It also serves as our
protection from meteors
by burning it up before
hitting the Earth's
surface.

Interactions in Earth’s Spheres

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Although the four systems have their unique identities, they are closely connected. For
example, many birds (biosphere) fly through the air (atmosphere), while water (hydrosphere)
flows through the soil (geosphere). These close connections cause changes to take place in
Earth's spheres. These changes are called events. This two-way relationship between event
and sphere is called interactions. Below are some examples of events and the interactions
that happen.

Volcanic Eruption. Volcanoes in the geosphere may cause profound direct and indirect
effects on the hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. This happens when volcanoes
(geosphere) emit large amounts of particulate matter into the air (atmosphere). These particles
serve as nuclei for the formation of water droplets (hydrosphere). Rainfall (hydrosphere) often
increases following an eruption, stimulating plant growth (biosphere).

Acid Rain. Acid rain is any form of liquid precipitation (hydrosphere) that contains high levels
of nitric and sulfuric acid. Rain (hydrosphere) brings these acids to the Earth, acidifying soil
(geosphere) lakes and rivers (hydrosphere). Acidic water leaches nutrients from the soil
(geosphere) into the water table (hydrosphere, making the soil less fertile for the plants
(biosphere) and the subterranean water (hydrosphere) not potable for humans (biosphere).

Forest Fire. Forest fire (an event in the biosphere) may destroy all the plants (biosphere) in
the area. This could lead to an increase in erosion (geosphere). Increased amount of soil
entering the streams (hydrosphere) can lead to increased turbidity or muddiness of the water
which will affect the plants and animals (biosphere) that live in it.
 Other examples of events are typhoons, photosynthesis, El Niño, ozone depletion or
changes in the ozone layer and many others.

LEARNING COMPETENCY WITH CODE:

After completing this activity sheet, you are expected to:

MELC: Explain that the Earth consists of four subsystems, across whose boundaries
matter and energy flow.
CG LC/ Code: S11/S12ES-Ia-e-4

ACTIVITIES/ EXERCISES:

Directions: Perform the following Activities

ACTIVITY 1: Where Do I Belong?

Identify the sphere where each of the following items below could be found. Choose
your answer from the box. Write the letter of your answer on the blank provided before the
number.
a. Hydrosphere c. Geosphere
b. Atmosphere d. Biosphere

D. Biosphere 1. Fungi A. Hydrosphere 6. River

D. Biosphere 2. Plants B. Atmosphere 7. Ozone
B. Atmosphere 3. Clouds C. Ge osphe re 8. Mountain
C. Geosphere 4. Rocks C. Geosphere 9. Decaying log
A. Hydrosphere 5. Iceberg B . A t m o s p h e r e 10. Water vapor

ACTIVITY 2: Spheres Interactions

A. Choose the spheres that are working together to create the indicated phenomenon.
For your answer, write the letters representing the spheres in the box provided below.

1. Water in the lake seeps into

the cliff walls behind then dam, G=Geosphere & H=Hydrosphere
becoming underground water
or evaporating into the air.
2. A mountain range block
rainfall from reaching an area, G=Geosphere & A=Atmosphere
making it dry.

3. The ocean supports

many ecosystems from H=Hydrosphere & B=Biosphere
coral reefs to tide pools.

4. A sudden rainstorm in the

G=Geosphere & H=Hydrosphere
desert can cause flooding
 and severe erosion, changing
the landscape.
B = BIOSPHERE
5. Volcanic dents in the ocean G=Geosphere & B=Biosphere
creates habitats for creatures
that live in or near the intense
Heat.

6. The troposphere is where

evaporating water from the A=Atmosphere & H=Hydrosphere
ocean forms clouds and H = HYDROSPHERE
precipitation.

7. Wave action from the strong

H=Hydrosphere & G=Gesophere
winds causes the coastline
to erode.

8. Warming the oceans with A=Atmosphere & H=Hydrosphere

climate change may be
G = GEOSPHERE
causing the increase violence
in the storms.

9. Daily rain and equator warmth B=Biosphere & H=Hydrosphere

creates the perfect weather and
climate in the country.

10. Plants draw water and nutrients B=Biosphere & H=Hydrosphere

from the soil and release water
vapor into the atmosphere.

ACTIVITY 3: LET’S LEVEL UP!

Look at the picture and label each part, then answer the questions below. Write
your answers in your answer sheet.

Atmosphere

Biosphere

Geosphere
Hydrosphere

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Questions:

1. How does this picture show all four parts of the Earth subsystem working together?
2. What do you think will happen if one of the spheres collapses?

REFLECTION:

Direction: Answer the following questions, write your answer in your answer sheet.
 1. Why is it important to have a system?
This systems are important and needed for a planet to host life.And for
organism to live comfortably and stable
2. What is the importance of the Earth system?
Earth systems makes the planet unique and have life to exist.Also,this helps
to make earth’s temperature warm and water to be in liquid form.

REFERENCES FOR LEARNERS:

https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/overview-earth

https://www.newton.k12.ma.us/site/handlers/filedownload.ashx?moduleinstanceid=1125&dat
aid=2563&FileName=Grade%207.pdf

https://www.sciencelearn.org.nz/resources/1256-what-is-the-earth-system

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https://www.csun.edu/science/books/sourcebook/chapters/8organizing/files/images/questpix.
jpg

(Bayo-ang, Coronacion, Jorda&Restubog, 2016).Earth and Life Science for Senior High
School. Philippines, Educational Resources Corporation

Grade 11 Earth and Life Science SLM.2020, DepEd Region V

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