Earth & Life Science: First Quarter-Module 5: Geologic Processes That Occur Within The Earth
Earth & Life Science: First Quarter-Module 5: Geologic Processes That Occur Within The Earth
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
understand geologic processes that occur within the Earth. This module permits it
to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the
diverse vocabulary level of 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.
Learning Competencies
1. Describe where Earth’s internal heat comes from (S11/12ES-Ib-14)
2. Describe how magma is formed (magmatism) (S11/12ES-Ic-15) and
3. Describe the changes in mineral components and texture of rocks due to
changes in pressure and temperature (metamorphism) (S11/12ES-Ic-17)
What I Know
Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. On a separate sheet of
paper, write the letter of the correct answer.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
3. See the picture below. How does radioactive decay contribute to Earth's
internal heat?
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. II, III, and IV
5. Suppose someone asks you how Earth's internal heat allows life forms to
thrive, how will you answer?
I. It makes Earth like the other planets.
II. It helps maintain Earth's surface temperature.
III. It supplies energy for the formation of landforms.
IV. It adds to the number of years of Earth's existence.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV
A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV
10. The figure below shows a subduction zone. How does magma usually form
in a subduction zone?
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and IV
12. Examine the illustration below. How does metamorphism usually occur along
Earth’s fault lines? Choose the correct sequence below.
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 3, 1, 2, 4
C. 2, 1, 3, 4
D. 3, 4, 1, 2
13. Marble is formed when hot magma meets rocks like limestone at shallow
depths. What changes will be seen in marble?
A. Foliation
B. Growth in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Bands of light and dark colored minerals
15. The figure below shows hot water rising and reacting with rocks. When this
happens, what changes will be observed?
A. Foliation
B. Increase in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Development of bands of light and dark colored minerals
What’s In
In your previous science classes, you have studied the layers of the earth. You
learned that temperature and pressure go up as we go down to the center of the
earth. The crossword puzzle below contains important terms about the layers of the
earth. Copy and answer the puzzle below on a clean sheet of paper.
Across:
1. a layer within the mantle composed of hot, weak material that is capable of gradual flow
3. ______ core, molten layer of the earth
4. the envelope of gases surrounding the earth
7. layer of rock beneath the crust
Down:
2. rigid and relatively cool outer layer of the earth, composed of both crust and a portion of
the upper mantle
5. ______ core, solid and dense layer at the center of the earth
6. thin, relatively light outer skin of the earth
In the previous lessons, you learned that Earth is unique because of its
characteristics, one of which is plate tectonics. Plate tectonics is important in
maintaining Earth’s surface temperature. It is also responsible for the formation of
landforms like mountains and volcanoes and the birth of new bodies of water where
organisms live. Plate tectonics is one characteristic of Earth that allows it harbor life.
Have you ever wondered what causes plate tectonics? Scientists believe that
it is the internal heat of the earth that fuels the movement of lithospheric plates.
Without Earth's internal heat, we would not be able to enjoy scenic views like our
very own Mayon Volcano. Life, as we know it would change.
What Is It
When we say, "internal heat", this refers to heat emitted from Earth's layers.
There is evidence that suggests that Earth's internal heat comes from two sources:
one is the heat from when Earth started to form, and the other is from radioactive
decay.
Primordial
Heat
Accretional Differentiation
Energy Energy
Earth's
Internal Heat
Radiactive
Decay
"Primordial Heat" is the term used to refer to the heat accumulated by Earth
when it was formed. According to one theory called "Planetesimals Theory”,
terrestrial planets like Earth formed because of collision and accumulation of objects
of dust origin called planetesimals. When they collided and accumulated, they
produced heat.
The second source of Earth's internal heat is radioactive decay. Inside Earth
are some unstable atoms. Because they are unstable, they do not live very long in
that form. They tend to naturally turn themselves into more stable atoms. In the
process of doing so, they release high energy particles and waves. This process is
called radioactive decay. Current researches show that almost 50% of Earth's
internal heat comes from radioactive decay. The elements identified to have the most
abundant unstable isotopes are Uranium, Thorium and Potassium. Uranium is also
used in nuclear power plants to produce electricity.
What’s More
The 1. _________ (internal, external) heat of the earth comes from its layers.
This heat is important because it is what drives the movement of lithospheric
2. _________ (plates, layers).
Scientists identify two sources of this heat. One is from when the Earth
started to form. This is called 3. _________ (evolution, primordial) heat. This heat
came from accretional energy and differentiation energy. 4. __________
(Accretional, Differentiation) energy is from the accumulation of objects of dust
origin called 5. ____________ (infinitesimals, planetesimals.) 6. __________
(Accretional, Differentiation) energy comes from the separation of Earth into
layers with different properties. The denser materials settled in the center and
form the 7. ___________ (core, crust). The lighter materials rose to the surface
forming the 8. ____________ (crust, core).
Another source of this heat are 9. ________ (stable, unstable) atoms. These
atoms undergo a process where in they change into a more 10. _______(stable,
unstable) form. The byproduct of this process is the release of energy. This
process is called 11. __________ (primordial, radioactive) decay.
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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. On a separate sheet of
paper, write the letter of the correct answer.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I and III
D. II and IV
Write your reflection on Earth’s internal heat by answering the questions inside the
box. Express your critical and creative thinking skills in your answers. Have fun
and enjoy!
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What’s In
In the previous lesson, you studied the sources of Earth’s internal heat. Do
you still remember them? As a review, answer the crossword puzzle below. Copy and
answer on a clean sheet of paper.
Across:
1. an example of a radioactive element
3. energy from the accumulation of planetesimals
5. objects of dust origin
6. means “from the beginning of time”
7. an atom that is unstable
Down
2. emitted during radioactive decay
4. energy from the separation of Earth into layers
8. heat from Earth’s layers
Have you ever tried hiking? Many people want to climb up mountains to
experience nature in a new and exciting way. The Philippines is blessed with several
mountains and volcanoes, one of which is Mount Hibok Hibok in Camiguin Island.
Volcanic activities have both benefits and hazards. Volcanic activities create
fertile soil for agriculture. On the other hand, volcanic eruptions emit poisonous
gases and lahars. Scientists study volcanoes to understand them better in the hope
of minimizing hazards and maximizing benefits. Inside a volcano is magma. What is
magma? Read on and find out.
What Is It
composition
of magma
dissolved gases
We also know that magma can be found in the lower portion of the Earth's
crust and the upper part of the mantle. Because of its unique characteristics,
scientists are studying magma closely to be able to find more clues about the
structure of the mantle. In 2009, researches from Iceland, also found proof that
magma can be utilized as a source of geothermal energy to produce electricity.
How does magma form? There are three different ways by which magma forms
depending on temperature, pressure, and the properties of Earth’s crust and mantle.
We discuss them one by one here.
Examine the picture below. What type of plate boundary is shown in the
picture? If your answer is divergent boundary, you are correct. When plates move
away from each other just like what is shown here, there is an opening formed. The
rocks of Earth's mantle move upward through this opening. The hot mantle rocks
move to an area of less pressure and areas with less pressure have lower melting
temperature. Because of this, rocks melt. We call this process of magma formation
due to decrease in pressure, "decompression melting".
Magma also forms along hotspots. A hotspot is a particularly hot part of the
mantle. When hot liquid rocks from the hotspot rise to Earth's surface, they cool and
solidify. When they solidify, heat is transferred to the crust layer, causing the
neighboring rocks to melt. This process of magma formation is called "heat transfer".
The illustration below demonstrates how heat transfer happens.
The Hawaiian Islands are believed to have formed from a hotspot. The picture
below shows a simplified cross-section of the Hawaiian hotspot.
The third type of magma formation occurs along convergent plate boundaries
when a continental plate and an oceanic plate meet. Examine the illustration below
showing a subduction zone.
What’s More
2. What are the three ways by which magma is formed? Describe each.
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Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. On a separate sheet of
paper, write the letter of the correct answer.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, III and IV
D. I, II and III
Additional Activities
How will you organize your learning about magma formation? Fill in the graphic
organizer below. Copy and answer on a clean sheet of paper.
Types of Magma Formation
What’s In
Questions
Answer: ____________
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Answer: ____________
Source:
(1) “Blueberry and Cherry Baby Food Cubes”. Wikimedia Commons. Accessed August 8, 2020.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Blueberry_and_Cherry_Baby_Food_Cubes.JPG
(2) “Layered Cake”. Pexels.com. Accessed August 8, 2020. https://www.pexels.com/photo/close-up-
photo-of-two-layered-cake-1869342/
(3) “Omelet”. Pikrepo.com. Accessed August 8, 2020. https://www.pikrepo.com/fygop/omelette-on-top-
of-frying-pan
Do you like to cook or bake? If you have a knack for cooking, you can have a
worthwhile hubby plus additional income. You can be an entrepreneur. Cooking
involves taking raw ingredients and subjecting them to higher pressure and
temperature so that something flavorful comes out.
Rocks undergo similar process like cooking food. Rocks beneath the Earth's
surface undergo changes because of the different conditions there. As a result,
stronger, more dense rocks are formed.
What Is It
Metamorphism comes from two Greek words: "meta" meaning change and
"morphe" meaning form. When rocks are exposed to different temperature, pressure,
and chemical conditions, they undergo changes in texture and mineral composition.
New minerals that can withstand these different conditions are formed.
The new rocks are called metamophic rocks. Metamorphic rocks are denser
and stronger rocks than the original parent rocks. Because of these properties, they
are widely used as buidling materials. Some are also used as gemstones. Aside from
economic values, scientists also study metamorphic rocks because of the insights
they get about the changes that take place deep within Earth.
increase in
crystal size
foliation
The metamorphic rocks formed would normally have the same mineral
composition as the parent rock. However, the crystals would grow bigger. Quartzite
and marble are examples of rocks that undergo this kind of metamorphism. Contact
metamosphism is also called high temperature, low pressure metamorphism.
Source:
(3.3) Limestone Rock Free. Needpix.com. Accessed 8, 2020.
https://www.needpix.com/photo/427472/limestone-rock-sea
(3.4) Stone marble rock. Wikimedia Commons. Accessed 8, 2020.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Stone_marble_rock.jpg
In the Philippines, the province of Romblon prides itself with its marble
industry. The picture below shows some marble products from Romblon.
Foliation commonly occurs in settings with high pressure but relatively low
temperature. An example of this setting is along convergent plate boundaries. See
image below.
Like what we have metioned before, plates moving toward each other create
high pressure between them. This type of metamorphism is called regional
metamorphism, also called high pressure, low temperature metamorphism.
Slates and schists are examples of rocks formed this way. Slate is commonly used
in roofing and flooring.
Source:
(3.8) Shale stone broken. Needpix.com. Accessed 8, 2020.
https://www.needpix.com/photo/923842/shale-stone-broken-texture-rocky
(3.9) Red Slate. Flickr. Accessed 8, 2020. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/16896763826
Source:
(3.12) Granite 20. Flickr. Accessed 8, 2020. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/49200364626
(3.13) Gneiss. Flickr. Accessed 8, 2020. https://www.flickr.com/photos/jsjgeology/26196405084
Change in mineral composition. When hot water rises from the Earth's core,
it dissolves and accumulates minerals as it moves towards the surface. Once it
reaches the surface, it reacts with another rock and transforms that rock and the
accumulated minerals. This type of metamorphism is called Hydrothermal
Metamorphism. Hydrothermal comes from “hydro” which means water and “thermal”
which refers to heat. The figure below demonstrates how this happens.
What’s More
What I Can Do
For D and E, your work will be evaluated based on the rubrics below:
Criterion 3 points 2 points 1 point 0 point
Read each question carefully and choose the best answer. On a separate sheet of
paper, write the letter of the correct answer.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and IV
A. Foliation
B. Increase in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Bands of light and dark colored minerals
5. What changes in rocks can be expected when hot water rises and reacts with
them?
A. Foliation
B. Increase in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Development of bands of light and dark colored minerals
Additional Activities
What is your favorite recipe? Just like what we have shared at the beginning
of this lesson, metamorphism is like cooking. Can you make a model of a
metamorphic rock using something edible like gelatin, bread, or cake? Cook the food
then add some design to it (also edible) so that it looks like one of the metamorphic
rocks that we have discussed. Explain in writing what changes your model
underwent.
Example:
Explanation: The dough was subjected to high temperature. The finished product
is harder and denser. The pepperoni toppings represent crystal growth. This model
represents marble rock.
1. Suppose someone asks you how Earth's internal heat allows life forms to
thrive, how will you answer?
I. It makes Earth like the other planets.
II. It helps maintain Earth's surface temperature.
III. It supplies energy for the formation of landforms.
IV. It adds to the number of years of Earth's existence.
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. II and III
D. I and IV
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. II, III, and IV
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. II and III
D. III and IV
6. The figure below shows a subduction zone. How does magma usually form in
a subduction zone?
A. I and II
B. I and IV
C. II and III
D. II and IV
8. The figure below shows divergent plate boundaries. What usually causes the
melting of rocks along divergent plate boundaries?
A. Foliation
B. Increase in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Development of bands of light and dark colored minerals
13. Marble is formed when hot magma meets rocks like limestone at shallow
depths. What changes can be observed in marble?
A. Foliation
B. Growth in crystal size
C. Change in mineral composition
D. Bands of light and dark colored minerals
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 3, 1, 2, 4
C. 2, 1, 3, 4
D. 3, 4, 1, 2
A. I and II
B. III and IV
C. I, II, and III
D. I, II, and IV
Elisa O. Cerveza
Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division
OIC, Office of the Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
Jessica S. Mateo
Education Program Supervisor – Science