4 Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter 4 – Week 2
S.Y. 2020-2021
Subject : SCIENCE 4
Quarter : Q4W2
Competency : Explain the use of water from different sources in the context
of daily activities.
S4ES-IVb-2
Lesson
1 Sources of Water

Introduction

The hydrosphere or the liquid part of the earth, which is called “water
sphere”, covers about 70% of its surface. This is why Earth is called the “blue
planet” because water gives it its characteristic blue color as seen from outer
space.

It includes the oceans, seas, lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, and falls
which are the home of many plants and animals. It is always in motion, just
like the air. It also exists below the ground as groundwater and wells. The
frozen part of it is made of ice called glaciers, ice caps and icebergs.

Presentation

Sources of Water
Water comes from different sources. It may come from open or closed
sources. It may also come from a small body of water or a big body of water.
Rainwater comes from clouds.
1. Seawater is salty. It contains plenty of salt. It is found in the seas and
oceans. Dissolved minerals from rocks are deposited to the seas and
oceans. The most abundant of these minerals is sodium chloride, also
called salt. This makes sea water salty.
 Sea Ocean

2. Freshwater is also called surface water. It is found in open but

small bodies of water like rivers, lakes, creeks and ponds. They do
not contain much dissolved minerals. It does not contain salt.
Surface water comes mostly from rain. Rainwater flows from land
into streams.

River Lake
Streams
3. Groundwater is found beneath the earth’s surface. It comes
from water that seeps into the ground. It is the safe source of
water. It is considered the cleanest water and contains plenty of
dissolved minerals which the human body needs.

4. Water may also come from

dams. Most of our water
supplies for domestic use
come from dams. Water from
dams is made safe for
human consumption. It
undergoes several processes
such as filtration, chlorination
and aeration.

5. Other sources of water are clouds, icebergs and glaciers.

Clouds Ice bergs

 Activity 1

Write S if the water is salty and NS if it is not. Write your answer on the
space provided before the number.
1. lake 6. spring
2. rain _____7. falls
3. sea 8. ice
4. river 9. streams
5. ocean 10. ponds

Activity 2

Direction: Write T if the statement is true and F if false.

1. It is safe to drink seawater.

2. Groundwater is the cleanest water.

3. Water from the rivers and lakes are salty.

4. Water on earth may come from different sources.

5. Water from dams is made safe for human consumption.

Activity 3

Direction: Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose your answer
inside the box.

Freshwater groundwater clouds

seawater Sodium chloride
 1. _____________________is salty. It is found in seas and oceans.
2. The most abundant mineral in seas and oceans is ________________.
3. _____________________is found below the surface of the earth.
4. Water from rivers, lakes and spring are called ___________________.
5. Other sources of water are _______________, icebergs and glaciers.

Evaluation

Direction: Read the sentences and encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Most of the water on Earth is .

A. fresh water C. salt water
B. lake water D. wet water

2. Most of the freshwater on Earth is used for _.

A. Agricultural C. taking a bath
B. drinking D. water balloons

3. About 68% of this water is used as freshwater on earth.

A. groundwater C. spring water
B. oxygen rich water D. surface water

4. These 2 sources of freshwater are used for drinking water.

A. icebergs and rivers
B. groundwater and oceans
C. rivers and groundwater
D. oceans and icebergs

5. A good way of conserving water is to .

A. leave the shower running while soaping.
B. leave the tap running while brushing teeth.
C. use a hose to wash the car.
D. use less water when doing laundry.
 Answer Key

Lesson
Uses of Water
2

Uses of Water
 Freshwater is used for cleaning, washing, bathing, preparing food and
other household uses. It sustains plant and animal life. It is used to
water plants. It is given to animals to drink.

Freshwater in in rivers, lakes and springs is used for recreation, like

swimming and boating. Clean rivers and lakes are also a rich source
of shrimps, crabs, and shellfish. It can also be used in farms for
irrigation and livestock, watering and in factories. Rivers and lakes can
also serve as routes of transportation for boats.
 Seawater from seas and oceans serves as home to a variety of
organisms. Saltwater can be desalinated to produce water suitable for
human consumption. It is also have some health benefits in humans
like reducing anxiety, strengthens immune system, improves breathing,
and cleans large intestine. Seawater can also be useful in the
treatment of different skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema and
others. Oceans and seas can also serve as routes for transportation,
for irrigation, recreational activities, fishing and boating.

Groundwater is used for drinking. It is the safe source of water. It is for

washing, cooking, cleaning, bathing, putting out fire, watering the
plants, swimming, and other activities.
ACTIVITY 1
Direction: Match how water is used in the pictures.

1. Bathing A. A.

2. Irrigation B.

3. Recreation C.

4. Transportation D. D.

5. Washing E. E.

Activity 2:
Direction: Arrange the jumbled letters to form the word that will fill in the
blank with the correct answer.

1. Groundwater is the source of water. ESAF

2. Saltwater can be_____________________to produce water
suitable for human consumption. NEDSLIATEDA
3. Freshwater is given to animals to . DIRKN
4. _________________serves as home to a variety of organism.
NOCESA
5. Rivers and lakes can also serve as_________of transportation for
boats. ROSTUE
Activity 3:

Study the pictures below. Describe how water is used in each

picture. Use the words for watering plants, washing clothes,
drinking, swimming, habitat of fishes. Write your answer in your
notebook.
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1. 2. 3.______________

4. ______________________ 5. _____________________
 EVALUATION

Direction: Read the sentences and encircle the letter of the correct
answer.

1. Which two sources of freshwater are used by municipalities

for drinking water?
A. groundwater and oceans
B. icebergs and rivers
C. oceans and icebergs
D. rivers and groundwater

2. Which is NOT a way that the human body uses water?

A. For transport C. To keep us upright
B. For chemical reaction D. To bring nutrients to cell

3. Where do public water systems get their water from?

A. Lakes C. Groundwater
B. Rivers D. All of the above

4. How is water used in the illustration?

A. Drinking
B. Irrigation
C. Transportation
D. Watering

5. Why is water important in our daily lives?

A. It is fresh and salty.
B. It is a universal solvent.
C. It is used in many ways.
D. It is made up of hydrogen and oxide.
 KEY TO CORRECTION

1. washing clothes
2. swimming
3. habitat of fishes
4. drinking
5. watering plants

References:

Balatbat, F.P. (2017), The New Science Links 4, Revised Edition, page 321-330

Delos Reyes, R.L. Jr. (2017), The New Science Links 4, Revised Edition, page 321-330

Franco, A. A. et. al., Exploring the World of Science, K to 12 Edition, page 261-271

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