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COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
HEI Unique Institutional Identifier: 09077
GE 10 – Environmental Science
Weekly Exam 3
Name: Mylene N. Esic Date: _________________
Course – Year & Section: BEED-2 Score: ________________
Directions: Using your knowledge in input 3, answer the questions in activity 7
comprehensively.
1. Explain the effects of Human activity in the process of water cycle.
The effects of Human activity in the process of water cycle is the burning of fossil
fuels on the overall increase of the Earth's temperature. It means that there is an
increase of evaporation, melting of land and sea ice, humans will be directly
change the dynamics of the water cycle through dams constructed for water
storage, and through water withdrawals for industrial, agricultural, or domestic
purposes. As the population continues to grow or increase, effective use and
management of the planet’s water resources have become essential. Human need
to have a careful management of waterworks to avoid problems in water or limits
to the water supply place on the sustainable population of an area.
2. What is the effect of Global Warming to the Earth’s Hydrosphere?
The effect of Global Warming to the Earth’s Hydrosphere by the melting of ice
that resulting in the transfer of water to the oceans. The rest of the sea level rise
we are currently witnessing is the result of land-based snow and ice melting
into the ocean. The melt water component of sea level is expected to make up a
more significant component of sea level. Potential changes in the hydrologic
cycle induced by global warming resulting from the emissions of greenhouse
gases do not seem great. Yet, their consequences could be severe for ecosystems
and human populations, especially since the latter are so sensitive to and
dependent on such changes.
3. Why do we need to conserved water?
Water is probably the most important substance for preserving life. We need
water to grow food, keep clean, generate electricity, control fire, and last but not
the least, we need it to stay alive. Conserving water is important because it keeps
water pure and clean while protecting the environment. Conserving water means
using our water supply wisely and be responsible. As every individual depends on
water for livelihood, we must learn how to keep our limited supply of water pure
and away from pollution. The water has a big important role in our life it can be
also used for cleaning our bodies and our homes, and for producing power such
as in hydroelectric dams.
4. Why most of the ocean is still not explored?
Most of the ocean is still not explored because the ocean is a huge body of
saltwater that covers about 71 percent of Earth’s surface. Therefore, the earth is
called the water planet. Ocean water is saline and not fit for human consumption.
The intense pressures in the deep ocean make it an extremely difficult
environment to explore. Although you don't notice it, the pressure of the air
pushing down on your body at sea level.
5. Name at least 5 bodies of water in the Philippines that are much polluted. Find out if
something or nothing is being done about them.
THE 5 BODIES OF WATER IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT ARE MUCH POLLUTED
ARE:
1. MARILAO RIVER
The Marilao River suffers from various forms of pollution from tanneries, textile
factories, piggeries, gold refineries and municipal dumps. The high levels of toxic
chemicals and heavy metals in the water are particularly worrisome, as they
present a major health hazard. In fact, in places, the water in the Marilao River
contains virtually no dissolved oxygen, negating aquatic life to a great degree.
Fortunately for the people of the Philippines, Greenpeace has been studying the
problem of water pollution in the Philippines and produced the report “Hidden
Consequences,” which could at least focus attention on the problem and perhaps
persuade the Philippine government to generate funds for clean-up of the
Marilao and other filthy rivers in this Pacific archipelago.
2. PASIG RIVER
Pasig River as the world's eighth most polluting river in terms of unwanted micro
and surface concentrations when it comes of plastic waste entering the marine
environment, according to research published by the American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS). It will involve collecting plastic waste using
a device to capture between 70 to 200 tons of waste per day, as well as raising
awareness of waste management practices in the communities.
3. MANILA BAY
The Manila Bay area is the Philippines’ major center of economic activity
ranging from shipping, industrial, commercial, fishing, aquaculture and tourism
activities. Major environmental problems identified in Manila Bay include:
deterioration of water quality; coastal erosion and siltation; overexploitation of
fishery resources; degradation of habitats; and loss of biodiversity. Most of the
pollution was from land-based human activities, including the discharge of
municipal, industrial and agricultural wastes, land runoff and atmospheric
deposition.
4. TULLAHAN RIVER
The Tullahan River one of the dirtiest rivers in Metro Manila. Several industries,
such as paper, pen and dye factories, are located upstream from this site.
Greenpeace is campaigning for the government to implement effective policies
that will curb and eliminate water pollution, starting with a "right to know"
policy which will make it mandatory for factories to report the chemical effluents
that they discharge into bodies of water. However, due to pollution the buildup of
garbage, silt, and illegal structures over the many decades it has become
clogged, shallow, and narrow.
5. PAMPANGA RIVER
The Pampanga River is threatened by pollution from garbage, untreated
wastewater and other pollutants. The situation of the river mirrors that of other
rivers in the country. Fortunately, the river is still healthy enough to provide
important ecosystem services that other rivers can no longer provide. It is still
teeming with fish and other natural food, more importantly.
Ave Maria College
COLLEGE DEPARTMENT
HEI Unique Institutional Identifier: 09077
GE 10 – Environmental Science
Activity No. 3
Venn diagram - Hydrosphere
Name: Mylene N. Esic Date: _________________
Course – Year & Section: BEED-2 Score: ________________
Directions: : Fill the Venn Diagram to Compare Ecosystems and living organisms found in fresh
and salty water.
FRESH
Saltwater contains salt, or sodium chloride. It isWATER
denser than freshwater due to the sodium chloride
dissolved in it. This means that a specific volume of salt water is heavier than the same volume of
Freshwater may contain small amounts of salt, but not enough to be considered
saltwater. Fresh water is just about 2.7 percent of the total water and it is held in a
variety of different places.
o Surface water: Surface sources of freshwater include lakes, rivers, and
streams.
o Ground water: Fresh water held beneath ground makes up a small portion of
the fresh water on Earth.
HYDROSPHERE
A hydrosphere is a part or a total amount of water on a planet. The
hydrosphere includes water that is on the surface of the planet, underground,
and in the air. It includes water storage areas such as oceans, seas, lakes, ponds,
rivers, and streams. Overall, the hydrosphere is very large, with the oceans alone
covering about 71% of the surface area of Earth The hydrosphere includes both
saltwater and freshwater systems, and it also includes the moisture found in the
soil (soil water) and within rocks (groundwater).
The Structure of the hydrosphere are:
Oceans—96.5% of water is salt water and it found in the
oceans.
Fresh water—the remaining 3 percent is freshwater.
SALTY WATER
freshwater. Saltwater, which is found in earth’s oceans and seas, is quite different from the freshwater
contained within lakes, rivers and streams across the globe. The source of salt in the ocean is Chemical
weathering of rocks on the continents is one source of elements found in seawater. The second major
source of elements found in seawater is from Earth’s interior.
