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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Energy from the Volcano

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Science – Grade 9
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Quarter 3 – Module 4: Energy from the Volcano

First Edition, 2021

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Science
Quarter 3 – Module 4:
Energy from the Volcano

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Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

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students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But
the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you
are now using.

After this module, you are expected to:

• Illustrate how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human use.

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 What I Know

Multiple Choice Test: Select and write the letter that corresponds to the word or a
phrase that best answers the question or completes the sentence.

1. In the recent past, humans have been looking for and trying out alternative sources
of renewable energy to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. How can the energy
from volcanoes be tapped for human use?
A. The lava can be used for cooking.
B. The energy from the magma can be used to heat water.
C. Geothermal energy can be tapped to produce steam used for heating showers.
D. Geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity.
2. The process of producing energy by utilizing heat trapped inside the earth
surface is called _________
A. Hydrothermal energy C. Solar energy
B. Geo-Thermal Energy D. Wave energy
3. How much is the average temperature at depth of 10 km of earth surface?
A. 200oc B. 900oc C. 650oc D. 20oC
4. What is hot molten rock called?
A. Lava B. Magma C. Igneous rocks D. Volcano
5. A geothermal solution containing appreciable amounts of sodium chloride or other
salts is called as __________.
A. Fluids B. Brine C. Solvent D. Magma
6. Earth’s outer layer rock is called as __________
A. Mantle B. Crust C. Outer core D. Asthenosphere
7. The hole on earth’s surface from where the steam from the earth comes out is
called as ________.
A. Gash B. Mud pot C. Void D. Fumarole
8. Which kind geothermal plant is most common type?
A. Dry steam B. Flash C. Binary D. Wet steam
9. How much is the efficiency of geothermal plant?
A. 28% B. 15% C. 42% D. 30%
10. A spring that shoots jets of hot water and steam into the air is called as _______
A. Mine hole B. Geyser C. Hot spring D. Mud pot

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 What’s In

https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/what-is-geothermal-energy/

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 What’s New

The Earth is believed to be extremely hot from within. This heat from the Earth’s interior
is a source of energy called geothermal energy. The heat of the Earth warms up water
which is tapped in rock formations beneath its surface.

Since our country is a home to more than a hundred volcanoes, energy has been
tapped from them. The Philippines ranks second in the world’s production of
geothermal energy. According to the Department of Energy, 14.4% of the country’s
total power generation is produced from geothermal energy. The production of
electricity from geothermal energy is cheaper than the electricity production using
natural gas, coal, and hydropower.

What is It

Geothermal Energy
If you were to dig a big hole straight down into
the Earth, you would notice the temperature
getting warmer the deeper you go. That is
because the inside of the Earth is full of heat.
This heat is called geothermal energy. https://bit.ly/3tUVPbf

People can capture geothermal energy through:

• Geothermal power plants, which use heat from deep inside the Earth to generate
steam to make electricity.
• Geothermal heat pumps, which tap into heat close to the Earth's surface to heat
water or provide heat for buildings.

Geothermal Power Plants

At a geothermal power plant, wells are drilled 1 or 2 miles deep into the Earth to pump
steam or hot water to the surface. You're most likely to find one of these power plants
in an area that has a lot of hot springs, geysers, or volcanic activity, because these are
places where the Earth is particularly hot just below the surface.

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How It Works

http://theearthproject.com/wp-
content/uploads/2016/01/Geoth
1. Hot water is pumped from deep underground through a well under high pressure.
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2. When the water reaches the surface, the pressure is dropped, which causes the
water to turn into steam.
3. The steam spins a turbine, which is connected to a generator that produces
electricity.
4. The steam cools off in a cooling tower and condenses back to water.
5. The cooled water is pumped back into the Earth to begin the process again.

Geothermal Heat Pumps

Not all geothermal energy comes from power plants. Geothermal heat pumps can do
all sorts of things—from heating and cooling homes to warming swimming pools.
These systems transfer heat by pumping water or a refrigerant (a special type of fluid)
through pipes just below the Earth's surface, where the temperature is a constant 50
to 60°F.
During the winter, the water or refrigerant absorbs warmth from the Earth, and the
pump brings this heat to the building above. In the summer, some heat pumps can run
in reverse and help cool buildings.

https://www.efficiencymaine.com/docs/geothermal-
diagram.gif

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1. Water or a refrigerant move through a loop of pipes.
2. When the weather is cold, the water or refrigerant heats up as it travels through the
part of the loop that's buried underground.
3. Once it gets back above ground, the warmed water or refrigerant transfers heat
into the building.
4. The water or refrigerant cools down after its heat is transferred. It is pumped back
underground where it heats up once more, starting the process again.
5. On a hot day, the system can run in reverse. The water or refrigerant cools the
building and then is pumped underground where extra heat is transferred to the
ground around the pipes.

• Looking to the past. People have used geothermal energy for thousands of years.
Ancient Romans, Chinese, and Native American cultures used hot mineral springs
for bathing, cooking, and eating.
• Hot stuff! Most people in Iceland use geothermal energy to heat water and
buildings.
• Ring of Fire. Many of the best locations for geothermal energy are found in the
“Ring of Fire,” a horseshoe–shaped area around the Pacific Ocean that
experiences a lot of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. That's because hot
magma is very close to the Earth's surface there.

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 What’s More

Draw the process in acquiring electricity in a geothermal powerplant and

explain its stage.

Explanation:
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 What I Have Learned

Write/Encircle the word/s you see in the WORD SEARCH PUZZLE below and
describe it.

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 What I Can Do

Make a magazine about how energy from volcanoes may be tapped for human
use. Your magazine should have at least three different features. Articles may
be of the following topics.

a. Update on technology in geothermal power plant in the Philippines.

b. Advantage and disadvantage of geothermal power plant
c. Process of harnessing energy using geothermal power plant
d. An interview with a volcanologist.

Assessment

Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write your answer in a separate sheet
of paper.
1. Which of the following is the visible sign of the large amount of heat lying in the
earth’s interior?
A. Volcanoes C. Hot springs
B. Geysers D. All of the above

2. When the water is ejected from earth’s interior in the form of hot water, it is called
A. Geyser C. Both (A) and (B)
B. Hot springs D. None of the above

3. The efficiency of geothermal power plant is about

A. 5% C. 25%
B. 15% D. 35%

4. A spring that shoots jets of hot water and steam into the air is called as _______
A. Mine hole C. Hot spring
B. Geyser D. Mud pot

5. What energy source is being tapped when humans generate electricity using the
heat of the Earth?
A. Geothermal Energy C. Radiation Energy
B. Hydroelectric Energy D. wind energy

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6. Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of geothermal energy?
A. Geothermal energy only works on windy days.
B. Geothermal energy doesn't work everywhere since you need a volcano nearby.
C. Geothermal does not work if there are no rivers or moving water nearby.
D. none of the above

7. What is geothermal energy?

A. Heat from the inside the earth C. Energy from a potato
B. Heat from the sun D. Heat from ice

8. What caused the turbine to spin?

A. Heat from deep inside the earth C. Wind
B. Water from rivers D. Sunlight

9. What method of using geothermal energy involves piping steam from a mile or
more directly to a generator?
A. Geothermal heat pumps C. Dry steam power plants
B. Direct use D. Flash steam power plants

10. What is the main disadvantage to building geothermal energy power plants?
A. Pollution C. Cost
B. Nuclear fallout D. Global warming

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What I know
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. B
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. B
9. B
10. B

What’s In
1. Geyser
2. Volcano
3. Hot spring
4. Fumarole

What I Have Learned

Assessment
1. D 6. B
2. D 7. A
3. B 8. A
4. B 9. C
5. A 10. C

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References
 Science 9 Learner’s Material by the Department of Education
 Science 9 Teacher’s Guide
 Synergy for Success in Science-Science 9, by SAP Education
 https://www.education.com/worksheet/article/what-is-geothermal-
energy/?fbclid=IwAR19usiFyYIen9P2uq37pHzYOFGnwnuj7LhEaLD02iPE6LJW8AaEesn
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 https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/581b5122905a512d33b57d95/geothermal-energy
 https://www.ducksters.com/science/quiz/geothermal_energy_questions.php
 https://scholarexpress.com/multiple-choice-questions-mcq-geothermal-energy/
 https://www.sanfoundry.com/energy-engineering-questions-answers-
geothermal-energy/

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Office Address: Department of Education – Carcar City Division

(Learning Resources Management Section
P. Nellas St. Poblacion III, Carcar City, Cebu
Telefax: (032)4878495
Email Address: carcarcitydivision@yahoo.com

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