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Science 9
Quarter 3
Module 9
Advantages and
Disadvantages of using
Geothermal Energy
Science – Grade 9
Quarter 3 – Module 9: Advantages and Disadvantages of using Geothermal
Energy
First Edition, 2020
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Science 9
Quarter 3
Self-Learning Module 9
Advantages and Disadvantages
of using Geothermal Energy
Introductory Message
For the Facilitator:
Welcome to the Earth & Space 9 Self-Learning Module 9 on Advantages and

Disadvantages of using Geothermal Energy!
This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in
developing this instructional resource.
This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners
acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,
Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
For the Learner:
Welcome to the Earth & Space 9 Self-Learning Module 9 on Advantages and

Disadvantages of using Geothermal Energy!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You
will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active
learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

that you will learn after completing the module.
Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

at hand.
Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

and skills that you already know about a previous lesson.
Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.
Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.
Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

application of the lesson.
Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.
Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
EXPECTATIONS
This module is designed and developed to help you master the lesson on the
advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy and the signs of an
impending volcanic eruption. The skills in this module include all the most essential
learning competencies in the list issued by the Department of Education.
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
1. identify the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy;

2. enumerate the signs of an impending volcanic eruption; and
3. realize the importance of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
PRETEST
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements is the advantage of using geothermal energy?

A. It is very expensive. C. Requires to maintain sustainability.
B. It is environmentally friendly. D. Prone to more chances of earthquakes.
2. How does geothermal energy affect the environment negatively?
A. There is no fuel requirement.
B. It can be accessed and harvested anywhere in the world.
C. Some harmful gases still released into the atmosphere during digging.
D. Pollution associated with geothermal energy is relatively minimal compared
to fossil fuels.
3. Despite that Philippines is rich in natural resources and renewable energy
resources, we still experience energy shortage. As a student, what will you do to
conserve energy?
A. Turn off appliances when not in use.
B. Propose a law for energy conservation.
C. Search for alternative energy resources.
D. Develop and improvise machines that conserve energy.
4. Suppose you are a volcanologist and you observed that a volcano has glow on its
crater and there’s a small changes in heat flow. What will likely to happen?
A. There will be a landslide C. There’s a pyroclastic show
B. An earthquake will occur D. There’s an impending volcanic eruption
5. All of the following events are indicators of volcanic eruption EXCEPT:
A. Weather patterns
B. Earthquake frequency
C. Subtle swelling of the ground surface
D. Cracks in the ground and allow steam to escape.
RECAP
In your previous lesson, you have learned about geothermal energy. To
refresh your understanding of the concepts about geothermal energy, answer this
simple review.
Direction: A. Fill in the missing word/s to complete the paragraph. Use the choice
box given below.
Geothermal power plants use (1)_____________ to produce electricity from

geothermal (2) _____________, the underground pools of hot water found a few miles
or more below the (3) __________________. The steam spins a (4) _____________ that
activates a (5) _____________, which produces electricity.
steam earth's surface reservoirs generator turbine
LESSON
Advantages and Disadvantages of using Geothermal Energy
Geothermal energy affects human lives in many ways. It has a great role to
make our way of living sustainable and provide us a quality life. Despite its
importance, we should consider its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages
Geothermal energy is renewable; it can be accessed and harvested anywhere

in the world. The geothermal reservoirs found within the Earth are naturally
replenished, making it both renewable and sustainable.
Geothermal energy is more environmentally friendly for keeping a low carbon

footprint. Pollution associated with geothermal energy is relatively minimal
compared to the use of fossil fuels.
There is no fuel requirement because geothermal energy is a naturally

occurring resource.
Disadvantages
Once a geothermal powerplant has been built there will be a great chance to
spend more on the different processes, facilities, and tools to be used in this site.
It poses some environmental problems
because there are still other gases stored deep
within the Earth which are released into the
atmosphere during digging. It may also require
proper supervision to maintain its stability and
sustainability considering geothermal fluids
contain low levels of toxic materials that need to
be disposed of.
Being situated in the areas near https://www.livescience.com/9777-

volcanoes, it would be inevitable for always earthquake-concerns-shake-geothermal-
having a danger of volcanic eruption. Putting up energy-projects.html
a geothermal power plant may give rise to minor
earthquakes as a result of digging. But the
implications of these earthquakes are relatively
minor because the site is away from population
centers.
Signs of an Impending Volcanic Eruption
Before a volcano erupts, it shows

warnings. These warning signs are being
observed and monitored by volcanologists in https://www.livescience.com/9777-
the PHIVOLCS- Philippine Institute of earthquake-concerns-shake-geothermal-
Volcanology and Seismology. energy-projects.html
Notable warning signs of volcanic eruption might include:

➢ increase in the frequency of felt earthquakes in the area
➢ noticeable changes in the chemical content of water in the hot springs such
as composition and acidity.
➢ the size of the cracks in the ground increases allowing steam to escape
➢ withering of plants and vegetation in the areas around the volcano
➢ increase in the temperature of hot springs and crater lakes within the area of
the volcano
➢ changes in the color of steam emission from white to gray
Source: https://scientiafantastica.wixsite.com/scientiafantastica/single-post/2017/12/08/Signs-of-
Impending-Volcanic-Eruption
ACTIVITIES
Module No 9: Activity No. 1: PROS AND CONS
Learning Competency:
1. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy.
2. Enumerate the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
3. Realize the importance of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
Learning Objective:
Direction: Write PROS if the statement shows the advantage of using geothermal
energy and CONS if it shows a disadvantage.
1. A sustainable source of energy.

2. There is always a danger of volcanic eruption.
3. It may release some harmful gases.
4. It is environmentally friendly.
5. No fuel is required.
II. List down 5 advantages of using geothermal energy in the fingers of thumbs-up
and 5 disadvantages in the thumbs-down.
Closure: Based on the activity, how does geothermal energy affect humans?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Module No 9: Activity No. 2: Signs Matter!

Learning Objective:
Enumerate the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
Direction: List down 5 signs of an impending volcanic eruption in the ash cloud of
the given diagram.
Guide Questions:
1. What government agency monitors the signs of an impending volcanic eruption?
2. How do people respond to the signs of an impending volcanic eruption?
3. As a student, what will you suggest to be safe for a future disaster like volcanic
eruption?
Closure: Based on the activity, cite some definite signs that volcano is about to erupt.
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
WRAP-UP
Summing up your learnings acquired from this module, answer the task
below.
Direction: Fact or Fake: Write FACT if the statement is true, and FAKE if it is
incorrect. Write your answers on the space provided.
__________ 1. Geothermal energy is a renewable source of energy.
__________ 2. There is a fuel requirement in the geothermal energy.
__________ 3. Geothermal energy does not require proper supervision to maintain
stability and sustainability.
__________ 4. Withering of plants and vegetation in the areas around the volcano is
one of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
__________ 5. The increase in the temperature of hot springs and crater lakes within
the area of the volcano may happen before the volcanic eruption.
VALUING
Module No 9: Activity No. 3: Signs are important!
Learning Objective:
Appreciate the importance of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.
https://volcanoesonwatch.weebly.com/effects.html
The pictures above show the effects of volcanic eruptions. Further effects are
the destruction of crops and vegetation, death of humans and animals, and
deterioration of water quality. The devastating effect as shown in the pictures is
similar to the effects brought by the volcanic eruption of Taal Volcano that happened
last January 12, 2020.
Guide Questions:
1. What should be done to lessen the damage brought about by the volcanic
eruptions?
2. What is the importance of being informed about the signs of an impending

volcanic eruption?
3. Write down 3 things that you have done during Taal volcano eruption last
January 12, 2020?
Closure: Based on the activity, is it necessary to know the signs of an impending

volcanic eruption? Why?
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
POSTTEST
Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.
1. Which of the following statements is the advantage of using geothermal energy?

A. It is more expensive
B. Low carbon footprint
C. It requires proper supervision
D. It requires to maintain sustainability
2. What makes geothermal energy environmentally friendly?

A. It has low carbon footprint
B. There is no fuel requirement
C. It is a sustainable source of energy
D. It can be accessed anywhere in the world
3. In what way a geothermal powerplant may pose an environmental problem?

A. It is a sustainable source of energy.
B. It is adaptable to many different conditions.
C. It may give rise to minor earthquakes as a result of digging.
D. It can release small amounts of greenhouse gases such as hydrogen sulfide
and carbon dioxide.
4. What government agency is responsible for monitoring volcanic activities and

provides warning signs of an impending volcanic eruption?
A. DPWH
B. DSWD
C. NASA
D. PHIVOLCS
5. Which of the following is a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?

A. Heavy rainfall
B. Shortage of food
C. Strong wind and thunderstorms
D. Changes in the color of steam emission from white to gray
PRETEST
1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D 5. A
RECAP
1. steam 3. Earth’s surface 5. generator
2. reservoirs 4. turbine
Activity No. 1: PROS AND COS
1. PROS 2. CONS 3. CONS 4. PROS 5. PROS
ADVANTAGES
1. A sustainable source of energy.
2.It is environmentally friendly.
3. No fuel is required.
4. It is renewable.
5. There is no fuel requirement.
DISADVANTAGES
1. There is always a danger of volcanic eruption.
2. It may release some harmful gases.
3. It requires proper supervision.
4. It triggers more earthquakes.
5. There will be a great chance to spend more on the different processes,
facilities, and tools to be used in building a geothermal plants.
Closure: . answer may vary
Let’s check your answers!
KEY TO CORRECTION
Activity No. 2: Signs Matter!
I. Some possible aswers:
➢ increase in the frequency of felt earthquakes in the area
➢ noticeable changes in the chemical content of water in the hot springs such as
composition and acidity.
➢ the size of the cracks in the ground increases allowing steam to escape
➢ withering of plants and vegetation in the areas around the volcano
➢ increase in the temperature of hot springs and crater lakes within the area of
the volcano
➢ changes in the color of steam emission from white to gray
II. 1. PHIVOLCS 2. answer may vary 3. answer may vary
Closure: Answer may vary
WRAP-UP
1. Fact 2. Fake 3. Fake 4. Fact 5. Fact
Activity No. 3: Signs are important!
1. Answer may vary 2. Answer may vary 3. Answer may vary
Closure: Answer may vary
POSTTEST
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. D 5. D
Reference
A. Government Publication
Government of the Philippines, Department of Education. Reprint Edition,
2006, 2009. Integrated Science I. p. 191
B. Online Sources
Choi,Charles Q. Earthquake Concerns Shake Geothermal Energy Projects.

December 16, 2009. Live Science. Accessed date October 7 2020.
https://www.livescience.com/9777-earthquake-concerns-shake-geothermal-
energy-projects.html
Pixabay.Thumb Up Graphics.Accessed date September 18, 2020.

https://pixabay.com/vectors/thumb-brown-okay-check-yes-vote-296468/
Pixy#Org.Volcano Eruption Clipart. Accessed date September 18, 2020.

https://pixy.org/218007/
Scientia Fantastica. Signs of Impending Volcanic Eruption. WIX. December 9,

2017. Accessed date September 18, 2020.
https://scientiafantastica.wixsite.com/scientiafantastica/single-
post/2017/12/08/Signs-of-Impending-Volcanic-Eruption
Tibban.com Home of the MudPuppy. Geothermal Drillers. Accessed date

October 7 2020. http://www.tibban.com/geothermal-drillers.php
TWI Ltd. What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Geothermal Energy?
Accessed date August 30, 2020. TWI. https://www.twi-global.com/technical-
knowledge/faqs/geothermal-energy/pros-and-cons
Weebly. Effects. Effects of Volcanic Eruption. Accessed date September 19,

2020. https://volcanoesonwatch.weebly.com/effects.html

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Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

Published by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Pasig City

Development Team of the Self-Learning Module

Education Program Supervisors

Librada L. Agon EdD (EPP/TLE/TVL/TVE)

Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Schools Division of

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Earth & Space 9 Self-Learning Module 9 on Advantages and

This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and

Notes to the Teacher

Welcome to the Earth & Space 9 Self-Learning Module 9 on Advantages and

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the

1. identify the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy;

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following statements is the advantage of using geothermal energy?

Geothermal power plants use (1)_____________ to produce electricity from

steam earth's surface reservoirs generator turbine

Advantages and Disadvantages of using Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is renewable; it can be accessed and harvested anywhere

Geothermal energy is more environmentally friendly for keeping a low carbon

There is no fuel requirement because geothermal energy is a naturally

Being situated in the areas near https://www.livescience.com/9777-

Signs of an Impending Volcanic Eruption

Before a volcano erupts, it shows

Notable warning signs of volcanic eruption might include:

Module No 9: Activity No. 1: PROS AND CONS

1. Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using geothermal energy.

1. A sustainable source of energy.

Module No 9: Activity No. 2: Signs Matter!

Appreciate the importance of the signs of an impending volcanic eruption.

2. What is the importance of being informed about the signs of an impending

Closure: Based on the activity, is it necessary to know the signs of an impending

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which of the following statements is the advantage of using geothermal energy?

2. What makes geothermal energy environmentally friendly?

3. In what way a geothermal powerplant may pose an environmental problem?

4. What government agency is responsible for monitoring volcanic activities and

5. Which of the following is a sign of an impending volcanic eruption?

Choi,Charles Q. Earthquake Concerns Shake Geothermal Energy Projects.

Pixabay.Thumb Up Graphics.Accessed date September 18, 2020.

Pixy#Org.Volcano Eruption Clipart. Accessed date September 18, 2020.

Scientia Fantastica. Signs of Impending Volcanic Eruption. WIX. December 9,

Tibban.com Home of the MudPuppy. Geothermal Drillers. Accessed date

Weebly. Effects. Effects of Volcanic Eruption. Accessed date September 19,

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