Science 7

Science – Grade 9
Quarter – Module 7: Layers of the Atmosphere
First Edition, 2020

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 Science 7
Quarter 4
Self Learnig Module 7
Layers of the Atmosphere
Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Science 7 Self-Learning Module on Layers of the Atmosphere!

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 Science 7 Self-Learning Module on Layers of the Atmosphere.

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 aboutthe 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 partintegrates a desirable moral value in the

lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
 EXPECTATION
In this module, we are going to discuss what a volcano is and enumerate its
parts.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. describe the different layers of the atmosphere;
2. explain how energy from the sun interacts with the layers of the
atmosphere ; and
3. appreciate the importance of atmosphere in mankind.

PRE – TEST
Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate
sheet of paper.
1. In what way does the atmosphere protects life on earth?
A. by absorbing ultraviolet radiations
B. by warming the surface through greenhouse effect
C. by creating pressure allowing for liquid water to exist on the earth’s
surface
D. all of the above
2. What is the correct order of earth's atmospheric layers from bottom to top?
A. Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
B. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere.
C. Stratosphere, Troposphere, Thermosphere, Mesosphere, Exosphere.
D. Troposphere, Stratosphere, Mesosphere, Thermosphere, Exosphere
3. Which statement describes the ozone layer?
A. It is another name for outer space
B. The layer of the Earth below the crust
C. The layer of the atmosphere that we breathe
D. A portion of the Earth's atmosphere that protects the Earth from
radiation.
4. The gradual increase in the temperature of the atmosphere is known as
________________.
A. Methane B. Global Warming
C. Greenhouse Effect D. Carbon Dioxide Gases
5. Which will likely to result from excessive cutting down of trees?
A. Providing more fresh oxygen
B. Providing more pure water
C. Cause greenhouse effect
D. Cause increase in the rain
 RECAP
Classify the following pictures as RENEWABLE or NONRENEWABLE resources.
Write the answer on the column.

RENEWABLE NONRENEWABLE

LESSON
Atmosphere

The Atmosphere

The atmosphere is that the blanket of air that surrounds the

planet. Composed of a combination of gases that surrounds
a planet, like Earth. The Earth’s atmosphere is encompass
the subsequent molecules: nitrogen (78%), oxygen (21%),
argon (1%), then trace amounts of greenhouse emission,
neon, helium, methane, krypton, hydrogen, laughing gas,
xenon, ozone, iodine, monoxide, and ammonia. Lower
altitudes even have a vapor. Earth’s atmosphere is
comparable to a jacket for our planet. It surrounds our
planet, keeps us warm, gives us oxygen to breathe, and it's
where our weather happens. Earth’s atmosphere has five
layers: the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere,
thermosphere and also the exosphere.

Troposphere
“Tropos” means change. This layer gets its name from the weather that's constantly
changing and mixing up the gases during this a part of our atmosphere. It is between
5 and 9 miles (8 and 14 kilometers) thick counting on where you're on Earth. The
closest to the world surface. Weather happens during this region because it contains
most of the vapour, this is often where the air motion is set by the properties of the
surface. Aircraft flying during this area may have a bumpy ride-what we all know as
turbulence.
Stratosphere
The layer of air that extends to about 50 km from
earth’s surface. Ozone is found during this layer.
The increase in temperature with height occurs due
to absorption of ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the
sun. Temperatures within the stratosphere are
highest over the summer pole, and lowest over the
winter pole. By absorbing dangerous UV radiation,
ozone protects us from carcinoma and other health
damage.

Mesosphere
The layer between 50-80 km. above the world
surface. The term means middle area. The
temperature during this layer is lower. It is where
the meteors of rock fragments spend. When
meteors hit the mesosphere, there are enough
gases to cause friction and build heat. Some
material from meteors remain within the
mesosphere, causing this layer to own a
comparatively high amount of iron and other metal
atoms. Air during this layer is incredibly thin and
cold.

Thermosphere
The thermosphere lies above the mesopause and
could be a region within which temperatures again
increase with elevation. The temperature become
high which is caused by the absorption of energetic
ultraviolet and X-Ray radiation from the sun. It is
between 80km and 110 km above the world. Space
shuttles fly during this area and it's also where the
auroras are found. AURORAS are caused when the
solar radiation strikes gases within the atmosphere
above the poles. The region of the atmosphere
above about 80 km is additionally caused the
"ionosphere", since the energetic radiation hit
electrons off molecules and atoms, converting into
"ions" with a charge. The temperature of the
thermosphere varies between night and day and
between the seasons, as do the numbers of ions
and electrons which are present. The ionosphere
reflects and absorbs radio waves, permit us to
receive shortwave radio broadcasts in other parts
of the planet.
Exosphere
The upper limit of the Earth's atmosphere is
understood because of the exosphere. The
layer between 500km to 1000km from Earth.
Satellites are placed in this area. In this part,
the atmosphere becomes very thin, and atoms
and molecules move out into space. It is
believed that this region where the
atmosphere of Earth merges with space.
The Sun is the source of energy of the
world which emit rays (radiation) that go
through the atmosphere and reach the planet.
The radiation of the Sun warm the world and
warmth from the planet then travels back to
the atmosphere. The energy warms the
Earth's surface, and because the temperature
increases, the planet diffuse energy into the
atmosphere. The air is warmed by heat given
off by the world. The farther removed from the
surface the air moves, the less heat there's to
soak up. This energy has different wavelength
coming from the sun, some is absorbed by
gases within the atmosphere. When the
thermal radiation arrives from the sun, a
number of this bounced from the surface of
the planet. This heat then increase back
through the atmosphere, but most of it
confined by the greenhouse gases, which https://www.britannica.com/science/greenhouse-effect
causes it to remain within the Earth’s
atmosphere. It shows how gases within the earth’s atmosphere lessen the quantity
of warmth escaping from the world into the atmosphere a phenomenon referred to
as Greenhouse Effect . .
It is an atmospheric heating within which the Earth’s temperature increase
because certain gases (water vapor, greenhouse gas, inhalation general anesthetic,
and methane) within the atmosphere allow incoming sunlight to undergo but trap
heat radiated from the earth’s surface. The more of those gases are present within
the atmosphere, the more the world heats up, which can result in heating.
Deforestation is one causes of skyrocketing the number of carbon-dioxide within the
atmosphere because of the loss of trees, photosynthesis cannot happen. Burning of
fossil fuels, oil, coal and gas these materials are used more violently in Industries.
Other man-made causes of the rise within the Green house effect is thanks to the
emission of such gases are any all electrical appliances. These gases are referred to
as Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and are utilized in refrigerators, aerosol cans, and a
few foaming agents within the packaging industry, extinguisher chemicals and
cleaners employed in the electronic industry. dioxide is released once we use fossil
fuels, like coal, oil and gas. We burn these fuels, made of the traditional remains of
plants and animals, to run electricity-generating plants that power factories, homes
and schools. Products of those fossil fuels, like gasoline and diesel oil, power most of
the engines that drive cars, airplanes and ships.
 ACTIVITIES

Module No.7: Activity No. 1: Layer of the Atmosphere

DIRECTIONS: A. Identify what layer of the atmosphere is described in the following

statements.
___________1. The layer of the atmosphere where virtually weather occurs.
___________2. Layer of the atmosphere where ozone is found.
___________3. The atmospheric layer that reflects radiowaves back to Earth.
___________4. Space shuttles fly in this area and it is also where the auroras are
found.
___________5. The layer between 500km to 1000km from Earth.
___________6. Aircraft flying in this area may have a bumpy ride- commonly known
as turbulence.
___________7. The layer of air that extends to about 50km from Earth’s surface.
___________8. It is where the meteors of rock fragments burn up.
___________9. Satellites are stationed in this area.
__________10. The layer closest to the earth.
II. DIRECTION: B. Choose the BEST word that completes the sentence.
1. Atmosphere act as (blanket, wall, light) of the earth.
2. The upper limit of the atmosphere is called (stratosphere, troposphere,
exosphere)
3. The layer after the mesosphere where air is very thin is called the (exosphere,
stratosphere, thermosphere).
4. The gas that makes up most of the Earth’s atmosphere is (Oxygen, Nitrogen,
Carbon Dioxide)
5. (Ozone, Meteors, Auroras) layer protects us from the harmful radiation of the
sun.
Guide Questions:

1. What is the source of heat for the Earth?

2. Which of the greenhouse gases is the biggest contributor to global warming?

Module No.7: Activity No. 2 SPOT THE ATMOSPHERE

Direction: Complete the table by choosing the appropriate description in the box

Troposphere Stratosphere Mesosphere Thermosphere Exosphere

This layer Sometimes
contains 99% of considered part
the earth’s of the outer
water vapor space

lies between the

thermosphere
and the
stratosphere.
“Meso” means
middle,

Weather Space shuttle

balloons are orbits in this
flown in this layer
layer

Air pressure Meteors Shimmering Air pressure All weather

is higher at burns up in cluster of light is lowest at happens in
this area this layer called auroras this area this layer
happens here
Jet cruise near This layer
Coldest layer Many This layer
the bottom of extends to 16
of the satellites extends to 300
this layer km. to 50 km.
orbit at this km. to 600 km.
atmosphere
layer
Hottest layer This layer
extends to 0 This layer Ozone layer This layer
of the
km. to 16 km. extends to 90 is found in extends to 50
atmosphere
km. to 300 km. this layer. km. to 90 km.

Closure:
Described how does the atmosphere protects life?
______________________________________________________________________________
 WRAP – UP

Use the following words as a key to complete the concept map below

Serve as

layers Atmosphere Composed of

gases

Protector troposphere Nitrogen water vapor insulator stratosphere mesosphere Argon

Medium of transfer of water and radiant energy Oxygen thermosphere exosphere

Supplier of important gases Carbon dioxide ozone

VALUING

Module No.1: Activity No. 3:

The once dark stretch of Parian Creek in Pasig City

has been brightened up by solar-powered streetlights
installed by the local government of Pasig City. Solar
street lights are raised light sources which are powered
by solar panels generally mounted on the lighting
structure or integrated into the pole itself. The solar
panels charge a rechargeable battery, which powers
a fluorescent or LED lamp during the night.
Installing solar panels on your home helps combat
greenhouse gas emissions and reduces our collective
dependence on fossil fuel. No greenhouse gas emissions
are released into the atmosphere when you use solar (Photo from Mayor Vico Sotto’s FB page/
panels to create electricity. And because the sun MANILA BULLETIN

provides more energy than we'll ever need, electricity from solar power is a
very important energy source in the move to clean energy production.
As a student, how can you protect the environment? List down 3 ways.

_________________________________________________________________________
What can you do to prevent global warming?
_________________________________________________________________________

POST-TEST

Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of
paper.

1. What is the most abundant gas in the atmosphere?

A. oxygen B. carbon dioxide

C. nitrogen D. water vapor
2. Satellite communication is an important aspect of daily life that allows us to
receive radio signals that transmit to our phones, computers, and TVs. Where is the
satellite communication taking place in our atmosphere?
A. Mesosphere B. Stratosphere
C. Thermosphere D. Troposphere
3. The stratosphere contains the Earth’s ozone layer. The ozone blocks some solar
radiation. What will happen if ozone layer were removed from the atmosphere?
A. The removal of the ozone layer would cause higher temperatures.
B. The removal of the ozone layer would cause an extinction of all life.
C. The removal of the ozone layer would cause a higher rate of skin cancer.
D. The removal of the ozone layer would cause the depletion of natural resources.
4. Which of the following greenhouse gas being produced by humans?
A. Water vapor B. Carbon dioxide
C. Methane D. Nitrous oxide
5. What should you do to prevent the occurrence of reduce global warming?
A. Join car pools
B. Avoid using disposable items
C. Turn off all appliances when not in use
D. All of the above
 KEY TO CORRECTION

Pre Test:

1. D. 2. D. 3. D. 4. C. 5. C

Recap: RENEWABLE( water,solar,wind,solar ,wood)

NONRENEWABLE( coal, oil, minerals,natural gas)

Activity No. 1 A Activity No. 1 B.

1.troposphere 6..troposphere 1.blanket 4.Nitrogen

2.stratosphere 7. Mesosphere 2.exosphere 5. ozone
3.thermosphere 8. Mesosphere 3.thermosphere
4.thermosphere 9. exosphere
5.troposphere 10. troposphere

Activity No. 2

Wrap Up

Activity No.3: Answers vary

PostTest:

1. A. 2. C. 3. C. 4. B 5. B
 REFERENCES
Electronic Sources
https://www.weather.gov/jetstream/layers
https://courses.lumenlearning.com/geophysical/chapter/layers-of-the-atmosphere/
https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/education/info_activities/pdfs/Teacher_CTA_atmo
spheric_layers.pdf
https://www.slideshare.net/ToddBloch/layersofatmosphere
https://niwa.co.nz/education-
andtraining/schools/students/layershttps://www.kean.edu/~csmart/Observing/0
8.%20The%20atmosphere.pdf
https://www.esrl.noaa.gov/gmd/education/info_activities/pdfs/TBI_earths_atmosp
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