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Module 7, Quarter 1, Week 7
Physical Science
Grade 11/12 Module 7 Quarter 1, Week 7
First Edition, 2020
Copyright © 2020
La Union Schools Division
Region I
All rights reserved. No part of this module may be reproduced in any form without
written permission from the copyright owners.
Management Team:
Before going on, check how much you know about this topic. Answer
the pretest on the next page in a separate sheet of paper.
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Module
How Energy is Produced and Managed from
7 Different Sources
Jumpstart
The Philippines has rich and vast natural resources. Most of these resources
are utilized for the consumption of energy. These energy resources can be renewable
or nonrenewable. The rapid depletion of nonrenewable energy resources, such as fossil
fuels, has caused recurring economic problems. Hence, many countries have shifted to
using and developing renewable resources.
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____________________9. This is device that can collect light energy from the sun and
convert it into electrical energy, also called photovoltaic cells.
____________________10. It is an organic material that comes from plants and animals,
and it is a renewable source of energy.
Direction: Find and encircle the words in the word search grid based on your answers
in Activity 1. Look for them in all directions including backward and diagonally.
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Discover
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Other examples of exothermic processes include thermite reaction,
neutralization reaction (e.g., mixing an acid and a base to form a salt and water),
most polymerization reactions, combustion of a fuel, respiration, nuclear fission,
corrosion of metal (an oxidation reaction), dissolving an acid in the water, etc.
Fossil Fuel
Fossil fuels include hydrocarbons such as coal, oil, and natural gas that
comes from organic remains of early organisms. Coal is the world’s most abundant
fossil fuel. It is relatively low-cost and is readily available. Fossil fuels are formed
when buried dead organisms undergo decomposition in the absence of oxygen.
Coal is formed millions of years ago when many plants died in swamps.
After millions of years, the plants were buried under dirt and water, and because
of high pressure and temperature, the dead plants turned into coal.
Petroleum and natural gas are formed when tiny plants and animals died
and were buried on the ocean floor millions of years ago. Through the years, they
were covered by layers of sand and silt and were buried deeper, and because of
the presence of high pressure and temperature, the plants and animals turned
into oil and gas. These oil and gas deposits are drilled by oil industries.
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Figure
Figure 3.
3. Formation
Formation of
of Petroleum
Petroleum and
and Natural
natural gas
gas
In the Philippines, around 69% of our electricity is derived from fossil fuels
(coal, oil, natural gas and biomass). In the world, around 75% of our energy is
generated by combustion of fossil fuels. Power plants burn fossil fuels and the
heat generated during this process is used to turn water into steam and this turns
the turbines.
The general reaction for the combustion of hydrocarbon is:
Hydrocarbon + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water
Biogas
Biogas is any gas fuel derived from the decay of organic matter, as the
mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial decomposition
of sewage, manure, garbage, or plant crops. Biogas is produced after organic
materials (plant and animal products) are broken down by bacteria in an oxygen-
free environment, a process called anaerobic digestion. Biogas systems use
anaerobic digestion to recycle these organic materials, turning them into biogas,
which contains both energy (gas), and valuable soil products (liquids and solids).
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Figure 4. Production of Biogas using Anerobic Digester
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy refers to the heat produced inside the Earth. This energy
is contained in the molten rocks beneath the Earth’s crust. The geothermal energy
can be used directly for heating homes and offices, or for growing plants in
greenhouses and it can also be converted into electrical energy.
In converting geothermal energy
into electrical energy the hot water is
pumped upward from deep
underground using high pressure.
When the hot water reaches the surface,
the pressure is lowered and the hot
water turns into steam. The steam will
drive the turbines, which are connected
to a generator that produces electricity.
Afterwards, the steam cools off in a
cooling tower and condenses back to
liquid water. The cooled water is
Figure 5. How a geothermal energy works
pumped back into the Earth as shown
in Figure 5.
The Philippines generates one of the largest amounts of geothermal energy
because of the country’s active volcanic regions. Geothermal power is the main
source of energy in the Visayas region. Around 38% of electricity in Visayas is
produced from geothermal power. Geothermal energy is less of an environmental
hazard compared to fossil fuels though it still has some emissions of carbon
dioxide, nitrous oxide, and sulfur dioxide. Disposal of water is also a concern as it
contains some salt. Geothermal energy is considered a renewable source of
energy.
Hydrothermal Energy
Hydrothermal energy refers to the heat obtained from hot water from
hydrothermal vents. These hydrothermal vents are fissures on the earth’s surface
from which geothermally heated water can be extracted. They are commonly found
near active volcanoes and ocean basins. The hot water from hydrothermal vents is
collected into a heat exchanger. The heat from the water is transferred to another
fluid (e.g., isobutane), which evaporates and drives the turbines to generate
electricity.
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Figure 6. This is how hydrothermal energy obtained from heated water above hot
volcanic or sedimentary aquifer.
Hydroelectric utilizes moving water to turn turbines. This is the main source
of electricity in Mindanao, generating around 45% of electricity in the region.
Dams are installed in strategic locations where there is a substantial drop in
elevation. One of the environmental concerns related to hydroelectric power is
displacement of marine species. Hydrothermal energy is considered a renewable
source of energy.
Wind Power
Wind has been used in centuries to move ships and pump water. Wind
turbines are installed in strategic locations to harness the mechanical energy from
wind. The wind power plant consists of a tower in which the generator is placed at
the top. The generator is coupled to the wind blade through a shaft mechanism.
The wind blade rotates depending on the wind movement. The generator will
convert mechanical energy (wind blade movement) into electrical energy and hence
the power production is done.
Main examples of wind turbines in the Philippines are the ones found in
San Lorenzo, Guimaras (Trans Asia Renewable Energy Corp--TAREC); Bangui
Bay, Ilocos Norte (North Wind Power Devt Corp); Burgos, Ilocos Norte (EDC Wind
Power Corporation).
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Batteries
Batteries, also called electrochemical cells, are devices that store and convert
chemical energy into electrical energy. The first battery was invented by
Alessandro Volta, an Italian physicist. He presented his paper before the Royal
Society in London in 1800. His invention of the battery propelled studies on
electricity as it allowed scientists to produce electricity.
Battery has three main parts: anode, cathode and electrolyte. Batteries
contain two or more electrochemical cells in which chemical energy is converted
into electrical energy. Each cell consists of two half-cells connected in a series
through an electrolytic solution. One half-cell contains the anode, whereas the
other half contains the cathode. When a battery is connected to an external
circuit, electrolytes move within the battery, and chemical reactions are completed
at the two terminals of the battery. The positive charges move toward the cathode,
whereas the negative charges move toward the anode. The flow of electrons in the
reactions generates the current (flowing charges) and delivers electricity to the
external circuit.
Solar Cells
Solar cells, also called photovoltaic cells, are devices that can collect light
energy from the sun and convert it into electrical energy. These solar cells are the
building blocks of solar panels. They collect solar energy and convert them into
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electrical energy. Below are the steps in converting solar energy to electrical
energy using solar cells.
1. Light energy is collected by solar panels during daylight hours.
2. The panels convert the light energy into direct current (DC) electrical
energy, which is sent to an inverter.
3. The inverter converts the DC into alternating current (AC).
4. The energy is used to power appliances in homes, schools, and office
buildings.
Biomass
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Electricity may also be generated from biomass. When the plants are cut,
wood chips, straw and other plant materials are placed in the bunker. The
components of the plants are burned in a boiler to release heat. The generated
heat is used to produce steam, which is directed into turbines through pipes. The
steam drives the turbines and generators made of coils and magnets. The charged
magnetic fields generate electricity that is delivered to houses through cables.
Biomass is used to create methane and alcohol which are fuels useful in
energy production and in powering automobiles. Production of biogas or biofuels
involves the action of microorganisms that break down organic matter in a multi-
step process. The technologies that utilizing biomass are continuously evolving in
order to improve efficiency.
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Explore
Direction: Classify the type of energy source of the following power plants use to
generate electricity in the Philippines. Use another sheet of paper for your answer.
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Enrichment Activity 2: CHART ME OUT
Energy
Type/Source Chemical
Reaction
Nonrenewable Renewable
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Deepen
Energy resources, including the renewable ones, can be depleted. The large
population of the world demands a tremendous supply of energy. The energy reserves
of the planet may not be able to support the demand for long and this could lead to a
worldwide economic crisis. There are many ways of conserving energy. Even the small
ways done by an individual can help sustain energy resources.
You will create a short and simple comic strip showing ways on how to
minimize energy consumption in school or at home. Any medium is allowed to be use
to foster your creativity. Your output will be graded based on the rubrics below.
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Characters The main The main The main It is hard to tell
and Dialogue characters are characters are characters are who the main
clearly clearly identified but characters are.
identified, and identified, and not well
their actions their actions developed and
and dialogue and dialogue their actions
are well- match most of and dialogue
matched to the time. are too general.
each other.
Landscape and Landscape and Landscape and Landscape and Landscape and
Props props are props are props are props seem
directly related directly related generally randomly
to the theme or to the theme or related to the chosen OR
purpose of the purpose of the theme or distract the
comic and comic. purpose of the reader.
enhance comic.
understanding
of the scene.
Number of The comic has The comic has The comic has The comic has
Items at least 6 5 panels. 4 panels. less than 4
panels. panels.
Spelling, There are no There are 1-3 There are 4-5 There are more
Punctuation, spelling, spelling, spelling, than 5 spelling,
and Grammar punctuation, or punctuation, or punctuation, punctuation,
grammar grammar and grammar and grammar
errors. errors. errors. errors.
Gauge
Direction: Read carefully each item. Write only the letter of the best answer for
each test item. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answers.
1. Which of the following describes an endothermic reaction?
A. Energy is gained by the surroundings.
B. Energy is released to the surroundings.
C. Energy is given off by the chemical reaction.
D. Energy is absorbed by the chemical reaction.
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?
A. The change in energy is positive.
B. The energy of the reaction increases.
C. Energy is released to the surroundings.
D. Energy is gained by the chemical reaction.
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3. Burning of fuel releases heat and light. This process is an example of
which type of reaction?
A. Nuclear reaction C. Synthetic reaction
B. Endothermic reaction D. Exothermic reaction
4. Which of the following is an exothermic process?
A. Melting of ice C. Boiling of water
B. Explosion of a bomb D. Heating a metal
5. Which of the following includes hydrocarbons such as coal, oil, and
natural gas that comes from organic remains of early organisms?
A. Biogas B. Biomass C. Fossil fuels D. Organic matter
6. Which of the following conditions are needed to turn plants into coal?
A. Low pressure and high temperature
B. Low temperature and high pressure
C. High pressure and high temperature
D. High temperature and low temperature
7. Which of the following is derived from the decay of organic matter, as the
mixture of methane and carbon dioxide produced by the bacterial
decomposition of sewage, manure, garbage, or plant crops?
A. Biogas B. Biomass C. Coal D. Petroleum
8. Which of the following refers to the heat produced inside Earth?
A. Solar energy C. Thermal energy
B. Geothermal energy D. Hydrothermal energy
9. How do geothermal power plants generate useful energy?
A. It turns heat energy into biomass.
B. It turns fossil fuels into electrical energy.
C. It turns heat energy into electrical energy.
D. It turns chemical energy into heat energy.
10. Which of the following store and convert chemical energy into electrical energy?
A. Batteries B. Generators C. Motors D. Solar cells
11. In a battery, what will be the result if you connect the positive terminal and the
negative terminal to an external circuit?
A. Movement of charges C. Stopping of the charges
B. Increase in chemical energy D. Increases in light energy
12. Which of the following terms refer to solar cells?
A. Electrophoto cells C. Photovoltaic cells
B. Electrochemical cells D. Photochemical cells
13. Which of the following causes water deep within the ground to turn into
steam?
A. An increase in pressure C. A decrease in pressure
B. An increase in temperature D. A decrease in temperature
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14. Where will you likely find hydrothermal vents?
A. Near oceans C. Near active volcanoes
B. Near streams or rivers D. Near tropical rainforests
15. Which of the following is true about hydrothermal plants?
A. Heat is derived by burning fossil fuels.
B. Heat is derived from water falling downstream.
C. Heat is derived from hot rocks deep within the earth.
D. Heat is derived from fissures with geothermally heated water.
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Answer Key
Gauge
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. C
14. C
15. D
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