SELF-LEARNING HOME TASK (SLHT)

Subject: SCIENCE Grade: 9 Level: JHS Q3 Wk: 4 SHLT 4

MELC: Illustrate how energy from Competency Code: S9ES – IIIc - d -29
volcanoes may be tapped for
human use.

Objective/s:
K: describe the advantages and disadvantages of geothermal energy.
S: create an informative map that shows the specific locations of the geothermal
power plants in the Philippines
A: reflect on the benefits of geothermal energy in the country.

Name _______________________________ Section ________________ Date ________

School _______________________________ District _______________________________

A. Readings/Discussions

Geothermal in the Philippines

The Philippines harnessed its first geothermal power after Dr. Arturo P.
Alcaraz of the Commission on Volcanology, lit up an electric bulb at the footstep
of Mt. Mayon in 1967. Dr. Arturo P. Alcaraz became the Father of Philippine
Geothermal. The rise of geothermal plants solved energy crises in our country.

In the previous lesson, you have learned how geothermal power plants
generates electricity. Again, geothermal power plants are built to generate electricity by the use of geothermal
energy (the Earth's internal thermal energy). They essentially work the same as a coal or nuclear power plant, the
main difference is the heat source. With geothermal, the Earth's heat replaces the boiler of a coal plant or
the reactor of a nuclear plant.

Using geothermal power as source of electricity is really beneficial. But not all places can acquire that
because it cannot be established anywhere. Geothermal reservoirs above 100°C are usually necessary for most
large geothermal plants, and these reservoirs are only found in specific locations. Familiarize some geothermal
power plant stations in the Philippines and their specific locations through the image below. Some of them are not
yet fully operated.

Philippine Geothermal Power Plants

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 Geothermal energy has advantages and disadvantages.

The Advantages of Geothermal Energy.

1. Geothermal energy sourcing is good for the environment. It is clean and does not require burning of
fossil fuels when it is extracted from the earth. There is no emissions.

2. Geothermal energy is not costly compared to other energy source. In terms of power consumption, you
can achieve savings up to 80% over conventional energy usage.

3. Geothermal is a reliable source of renewable energy. Compared to other renewable sources like solar,
wind or biomass, geothermal is exceedingly more beneficial. It is an exceptionally constant source of energy,
meaning it is not dependent on neither wind nor sun, and available all year long.

Source:

https:// www.greenmatch.co.uk/
blog/2014/04/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-geothermal-energy

4. High efficiency of geothermal systems. Geothermal heat pump systems use 25% to 50% less electricity
than conventional systems for heating or cooling, and with their flexible design they can be adjusted to different
situations, requiring less space for hardware as opposed to conventional systems.

5. Little to no geothermal system maintenance. Due to the fact that geothermal systems only have few
movable parts which are sheltered inside a building, the life span of geothermal heat pump systems is relatively
high. Heat pump pipes even have warranties of between 25 to 50 years, while the pump can usually last for at
least 20 years.

The Disadvantages of Geothermal Energy

1. Environmental concerns about greenhouse emissions. Though it is considered as an environmentally

alternative energy source, it also causes some minor concerns in regards to the environment. The extraction of
geothermal energy from the grounds leads to a release of greenhouse gases like hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide,
methane and ammonia. However, the amount of gas released is significantly lower than in the case of fossil fuels.

2. Possibility of depletion of geothermal sources. Furthermore, despite being considered a sustainable and
renewable energy, the chances are that specific locations might cool down after time, making it impossible to
harvest more geothermal energy in the future.

3. High Investment costs for Geothermal System. Drilling and installing a quite complex system is very costly but
the return on such investment is very promising after 2 to 10 years.

Land requirement for geothermal system to be installed. Geothermal plants needs a very big area while heat
pumps needs a piece of land next to the house or building. Homeowners in big big cities find it hard to implement
geothermal systems due to limited areas.

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B. Exercises
Exercise 1

Directions: The following statements describe geothermal energy. Put check (√) on the blank provided before
the number if the statement expresses the beneficial side of geothermal energy and (X) if it does not.

_____1. The cooling of some specific locations after time may lead to depletion.
_____2. Consumer can save up to 80% over conventional energy.
_____3. It does not require burning of fossil fuels when energy is extracted.
_____4. Its availability factor is high.
_____5. It is a reliable source of renewable energy.
_____6. It is very costly at initial phase like the materials and labor for installation.
_____7. Its efficiency is high.
_____8. It releases greenhouse gases.
_____9. It has less or no system maintenance.
____10. It is clean and no emissions.

Exercise 2.

Directions: Create a map that shows the locations of the operational geothermal power plants in the
Philippines through the data in the table below. Locate them using colored pens. Do it on Map of the Philippines
found on the next page. Provide important details of each of the geothermal power plant like the name of GPP,
Design capacity and Area Coverage to make your map more informative.

Geothermal Latitude Longitude Design Area Coverage Location

Power plant Capacity (hectares)
(MWe)
Tiwi 13.46o 123.65o 330 17,661 Tiwi, Albay
Mindanao 6.99o 125.10o 106 701 Cotabato
Mak-Ban 14.08o 121.22o 442.8 162,000 Laguna
Leyte 11.13o 124.65o 700.9 107,625 Tongonan, Leyte
Northern Negros 10.82o 123.20o 49.37 4,310 Bago City,
Negros Occidental
Negros 9.46o 123.21o 192.5 133,000 Valencia, Negros
(Palinpinon) Oriental
Bac-Man 13.05o 123.96o 150 31,300 Bacon, Sorsogon
Source: https://www.geoenergymarketing.com/energy-blog/geothermal-country-overview-philippines/

Guide Questions:

1. Which geothermal power plant has the greatest design capacity? the least design capacity?

Answer: ____________________________________________________________

2. What have you observed with their design capacities in relation to their area coverage?

Answer: _____________________________________________________________

3. Why is geothermal energy not available everywhere?

Answer: _____________________________________________________________

4: Is it possible to build a GPP in Cebu? Why or why not?

Answer: _____________________________________________________________

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Map of the Philippines (Source: Gr. 8 LM, UPNISMED)

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C. Assessment/Application/Outputs (Please refer to DepEd Order No. 31, s. 2020)

I. Directions: Multiple Choice. Read carefully each item. Encircle the letter only of your chosen answer.
1. Which of the following is an advantage of geothermal energy?
A. Can lead to surface instability
B. High initial cost
C. Location dependent
D. Reliable source of power
2. Where can geothermal power plant be built?
A. Near an ocean C. Near a mountain
B. Near a fault line D. Near a volcano
3. Who is the Father of geothermal energy in the Philippines?
A. Arturo Pineda C. Arturo Pineda Alcarzar
B. Arturo Alcarzar D. Arturo Pineda Alcaraz
4. Based on reliability of energy sources, which is the most reliable?
A. biomass C. solar
B. geothermal D. wind
5. Which of the following is NOT the place for geothermal power plant?
A. Albay C. Leyte
.B. Cebu D. Northern Negros
6. Which of the following is one of the disadvantages of geothermal energy?
A. Geothermal energy only works on windy days.
.B. Geothermal energy does not work if there are no rivers or moving water
nearby.
C. Geothermal energy doesn’t work everywhere since you need a volcano
. nearby.
D. All of the above.
7. In what place in the Philippines where the first geothermal energy plant
started?
A. Laguna C. Tiwi, Albay
B. North Cotabato D. Tongonan, Leyte
8. Why is geothermal power plant located near a volcano?
A. A geothermal power plant is often located near a volcano because it is where
lava found.
B. A geothermal power plant is often located near a volcano because no one can
easily enter the place.
C. A geothermal power plant is often located near a volcano because it provides
energy from the soil.

D. A geothermal power plant is often located near a volcano because

the geothermal energy from within the volcano can be harnessed to provide energy.

9. Which is not a greenhouse gas released during extraction of geothermal energy?

A. Carbon dioxide C. methane
B. Hydrogen sulfide D. Sulfur dioxide
10 Why do city homeowners find it hard to acquire geothermal heat pumps?
. A. because installation is very costly
B. because it needs high system maintenance
C. because it is very dangerous to the community
D. because installation requires a piece of land next to the house or building

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D. Suggested Enrichment/Reinforcement Activity/ies

Essay Writing

Directions: Write a persuasive essay arguing for or against the development of more geothermal energy plants.
Essays should include at least three reasons to support why they believe geothermal energy is or is not a good
resource to invest in. Write your essay on the blank space provided below.

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 Source: http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/lesson_images/lesson405/PersuasiveWritingScoringGuide.pdf

References:

https://www.greenmatch.co.uk/blog/2014/04/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-geothermal-energy

https://www.geoenergymarketing.com/energy-blog/geothermal-country-overview-philippines/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_plants_in_the_Philippines

https://energyeducation.ca/encyclopedia/Geothermal_power_plants#:~:text=The%20dry%20steam%20plants
%20at,largest%20geothermal%20source%20of%20electricity.

https://www.energysage.com/about-clean-energy/geothermal/pros-cons-geothermal-energy/

https://www.slideshare.net/djdevilles/the-geothermal-story-of-the-philippines

https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/edc-represents-60-of-geothermal-power-generation-capacity-in-the-
philippines/#:~:text=EDC%20is%20the%20largest%20vertically,wind%2C%20hydroelectric%20and%20solar
%20energy.

Prepared by: Edited by:

MAUREEN S. SALADAGA
Kal-anan NHS-Teacher I
Reviewed by:

JUVIMAR E. MONTOLO
Education Program Supervisor-Science
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