Science 10 Quarter 3 Module 7 Week 7: Let's Understand (Study The Concept)

SCIENCE 10
QUARTER 3 MODULE 7 WEEK 7
Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)
Ecosystem: Biodiversity
Biodiversity pertains to variety of living organisms living in a certain area. How many
organisms can be found in your locality
that are important in your life?
Biodiversity includes organisms
and we benefit from them in terms of
food, drugs and medicine, clothing etc.
These organisms are also important in
maintaining balance in the ecosystem as
they perform their specific roles.
Soil formation, waste
disposal, air and water purification
nutrient cycling all depend on the
biodiversity of life.
The value of species can be divided into

various categories:
1. Direct economic value
The species is considered to have direct economic value if their products are sources of
food, medicine, clothing, shelter, and energy.
2. Indirect economic value

A species has an indirect economic value if there are benefits produced by the organism
without using them; for example, certain species maintain the chemical quality of natural bodies of
water, prevent soil erosion and floods, cycle materials in the soil, and absorb pollutants.
3. Aesthetic value
A lot of species provides
visual or artistic enjoyment, like a
forested landscape
and the calming beauty of a natural
park; or they may be used for spiritual
meditation like the Prayer Mountain.
Biodiversity is very important because
it sustains through the flow of energy
the food web on earth and contributes
to environmental stability.
Stability of an ecosystem can be
described as the resilience to
withstand changes that may occur
in the environment.
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Population is a group of organisms, all the same species, that live in a specific area at the same
time.
Ecologists regularly monitor the number of organisms in many populations.
Population that are growing or diminishing can be indicators of problems.
Any population, whether it be that of humans, animals, the mold growing on the bread, or
the bacteria living in our intestines, will grow if more organisms are being developed, or born,
than are dying. The number of births in a population is called the birth rate (natality).
The number of organisms that are dying in a population is called the death rate(mortality).
Thus, if the birthrate is greater than the death rate, a population will grow. If the death rate is
greater than the birth rate, then the population will decrease.
The environment has a

CARRYING CAPACITY for
each population. Carrying capacity
is the maximum number of
organisms in a population
supported by an ecosystem’s
resources. Before population
reaches its carrying capacity, it
experiences a period of rapid
growth. This period of growth is
called Exponential population
growth. During this period, there are plenty of resources available for all organisms, so more
births are recorded than deaths in organisms.
When resources are unlimited, populations exhibit exponential growth, resulting in a J-

shaped curve. When resources are limited, populations exhibit logistic growth. In logistic
growth, population expansion decreases as resources become scarce, and it levels off when the
carrying capacity of the environment is reached, resulting in a S-shaped curve
Let’s Analyze
A. Answer the questions briefly.
1. What do you think it means for an

ecosystem to be stable?
2. Do you think urban ecosystems are
stable? Why or Why not?
B. Study the diagram and answer the

questions briefly.
1. The human population is currently growing at an exponential rate. How can this be
explained in terms of birth and death rates?
2. What will cause the human population to go down?
3. What will cause the human population to go down?
4. What do you think will happen if the human population reaches its carrying capacity?
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C. Below is a graph of a habitat where a goat population has reached it carrying capacity.
1. What is the carrying
capacity? Why?
2. What have you noticed with

the population of goat
between mid- May and mid-
June?
Let’s Evaluate
Direction: Read the questions clearly, Choose the best answer and write it on your answer sheet.
1. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to a growing population?

A. Overcrowding C. Housing shortages
B. Overuse of resources D. Increased food supplies
2. The number of births compared to the total number of people in a population is:
A. Death rate C. Birth rate
B. Baby boom D. Doubling time
3. All of the following are demographic figures used in determining the total population of a
country EXCEPT
A. Immigration C. Birth rate
B. Death rate D. Marriage rate
4. Which of the following is likely to be affected by a growing human population?

A. Amount of land for agriculture C. Amount of clean water
B. Amount of air pollution D. All of the above
5. The graph of logistic growth can be described as…

A. S- shaped C. J-shaped
B. U- shaped D. Straight line
6. When a population grows past the ecosystem’s carrying capacity, what happens to the
population?
A. Continues to grow
B. The population will go extinct due to lack of resources
C. The population starts to die off to return into it carrying capacity
D. The population grows then finds a new carrying capacity
7. The average number of people living in a square kilometer is called…

A. Urbanization C. Internal migration
B. Population density D. Pull factors
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8. Which of the following describes the importance of biodiversity to an ecosystem?
A. People like to be able to see the different plants and animals.
B. Biodiversity is not as important as many people think.
C. If there are not all the different species, there will be resources that are not being used.
D. Biodiversity can help minimize the effects of losing a species.
9. Largest number of individuals of a population that an environment can support?

A. Population C. Limiting factor
B. Carrying capacity D. None of these
10. If the population of prey increases, the population of predators will ________ because of the
availability of food?
A. Decrease B. Increase C. Stay the same D. None of these
Let’s Create
POEM COMPOSITION: Population - a group of organisms of the same species that live in a
certain area. Carrying capacity can be defined as species’ average population size in a particular
habitat. The species population size is limited by environmental factors like adequate food, shelter,
water, and mates. If these needs are not met, the population will decrease until the resource
rebounds.
Construct or compose a poem about the relationship between population and carrying capacity.
• Written in a short bond paper with margin on both sides.
• Must be presentable
• Submitted on time
• Your grades will be based using the rubric provided.
RUBRIC
CRITERIA EXEMPLARY ACCOMPLISHED DEVELOPING BEGINNING
(20) (15) (10) (5)
Organization The arrangement The arrangement of The arrangement The
of words and words is somewhat of words is arrangement
messages are logical and able to confusing and of words is
logical. follow the ideas with need to use his random. The
minimal effort /her own reader can
knowledge to find no
determine ideas. evidence of
ideas.
Main Idea The poem uses The poem uses The poem uses The poem
very clear words several words to ordinary terms to uses words
to develop a develop a message develop a does not
message message. develop a
main idea.
Spelling There are very There are bits There are some There are
few spelling spelling errors. spelling errors enormous
errors. hinder from spelling errors
understanding the hinder from
poem’s message. understanding
the poem.

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SCIENCE 10

QUARTER 3 MODULE 7 WEEK 7

Let’s Understand (Study the Concept)

The value of species can be divided into

2. Indirect economic value

The environment has a

When resources are unlimited, populations exhibit exponential growth, resulting in a J-

A. Answer the questions briefly.

1. What do you think it means for an

B. Study the diagram and answer the

2. What have you noticed with

1. Which of the following is NOT a challenge to a growing population?

4. Which of the following is likely to be affected by a growing human population?

5. The graph of logistic growth can be described as…

7. The average number of people living in a square kilometer is called…

9. Largest number of individuals of a population that an environment can support?

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