4. NATURAL RESOURCES
These are materials gathered
from nature that humans use to
survive and satisfy their needs.
5. EARTH'S NATURAL RESOURCES
Earth is made up of land, water, and air,
where the land part is composed mainly of
soil, rocks, and underground deposits of coal
minerals, and other fuels. Earth is also rich in
natural resources that provide the basic needs
of people and promote economic progress.
13. PHILIPPINES
NATURAL RESOURCES
The Philippines has a bountiful source of natural
resources in fields such as agriculture, fisheries,
medicinal and cosmetic natural products, as well
as minerals. It has fertile lands, different flora
and fauna variety, far-reaching coastlines, and
loaded with mineral deposits.
14. There is diversity in vegetation, fruit-
bearing trees, fish species, and other
seafoods. This is one reason why the
Philippines is known as the “Pearl of the
Orient Seas”. Filipinos living in rural areas
depend mostly on natural resources.
PHILIPPINES
NATURAL RESOURCES
15. Resources that can grow
again or can be replaced
after it is consumed.
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
16. water, air, plants, animals,
solar energy, wind energy
and geothermal energy
RENEWABLE RESOURCES
19. 1. I reuse paper bags.
2. I watch television all day.
3. I throw my trash anywhere.
4. I ride even in short distances.
5. I keep candy wraps in my bag.
6. I burn used papers and plastics.
7. I recycle my notebooks and papers.
8. I turn off the light when I’m not using it.
9. I walk or cycle when I go to places near me.
10. I leave the water running while brushing my teeth.
Write YES if the item statement reflects yourself and NO if does not.
20. Recognize the Earth’s materials
that people Use as resources
and explain why Philippines is
rich in natural resources
LEARNING TARGET
21. Sustainability is the practice of
using the Earth’s resources in a
responsible manner that will allow
the resources to be available for the
present and future generations.
sustainability
22. How can one use the
resources sustainably?
sustainability
23. 1. Burning of plastics to reduce wastes.
2. Using buckets of water instead of showers.
3. Overhunting in the wildlife is not controlled.
4. Planting new and young trees in depleted lands.
5. Using organic waste materials as fertilizer for soil.
SUSTAINABLE OR NOT SUSTAINABLE?
24. 6. Clearing of forest for lumber and construction of houses.
7. Rice fields are turned into residentials and commercial
centers.
8. Extensive and uncontrolled mining is allowed to boost
economy.
9. Paper cups and cardboards are recycled into creative
crafts and sold.
10. Exploring geothermal energy resource as an alternative
to fossil fuels.
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28. How much did this lesson help and enrich you as
an academically competent learner, in
understanding the relation between the
Philippines’ geographical setting and the
resources of our country and how they impact
communities. What realizations do you have? What
new connections have you made for yourself?
a moment to... reflect
