SCIENCE 7

FOURTH QUARTER
Module 1
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Locating Places on Earth

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Most Essential Learning Competency

Demonstrate how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate

system (S7ES-IVa-1)

To the Learners

This module was designed to help you learn the important concepts
independently at your own pace and time. To achieve the objectives of
this module, read and follow the simple reminders as your guide.
1. Find a comfortable area in your home so you can focus on your studies.
2. Read, understand, and follow all the instructions carefully.
3. Answer the activities and complete all the tasks found in this module.
4. Write down important ideas and concepts that you will encounter in
your notebook.
5. You may ask assistance from your parents or guardian to guide you in
doing the activities.
6. Most importantly, have fun while learning.
 Expectations
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. identify and describe the imaginary lines on the globe/map used in

locating places;
2. demonstrate how places on Earth may be located using a coordinate
system;
3. describe the location of the Philippines using latitude and longitude and
identify the major bodies of water and landmasses surrounding it; and
4. infer the importance of the location of Philippines with respect to the
continents and oceans of the world.

Pre-test
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Write only the letter of
your answer on the space provided before the number.

_____1. What imaginary line divides the earth into northern and southern
hemispheres which is at 00 latitude?

A. Equator B. Meridian C. Parallels D. Prime meridian

_____2. Which of the following describes a latitude?

A. It runs from east to west.

B. It is also called a meridian.
C. It runs from north to south.
D. It is an imaginary line located at 00.

_____3. Where is the Philippines located in terms of the surrounding

landmasses and bodies of water?

A. East of Vietnam C. North of Pacific Ocean

B. South of Celebes Sea D. South of Australia

_____4. Which coordinates are written correctly?

A. 250N, 150W B. 250E, 150S C. 250W, 150E D. 250E, 150N

_____5. Why does the Philippines have a tropical climate?

A. It has many tropical huts.

B. It has plenty of white beaches.
C. It is positioned at the southeastern part of Asia.
D. It is located between the equator and Tropic of Cancer.

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 Looking Back
In grade 6, you have discussed weather and climate. Let us find out if you still
recall the important concepts in this topic.
Directions: Fill out the crossword puzzle with the correct terms using the given
clues below.

ACROSS

1. two seasons in the Philippines

2. scientist who studies and analyzes the weather conditions
3. weather instrument that measures wind speed

DOWN
4. condition of the atmosphere in a particular day
5. long-term weather patterns in an area

Brief Introduction
Philippines is a very rich country when it comes to natural resources and
biodiversity. The rich minerals found here are mostly a result of volcanic
activities and its position along the Ring of Fire, while the diverse array of plants
and animals is greatly related to its tropical climate- a type of climate experienced
by countries near the equator. Therefore, the wealth of the Philippines could be
accounted to its location on earth. The characteristic of its environment is
dependent to where it is positioned on the globe. If you want to know more about
the Philippine environment, don’t miss out the succeeding modules, but in the
meantime let us find out first where the country is located exactly on earth.

Where are you? To answer this question, it is common to specify the name
of the street, city or the exact address and the landmarks nearby. Where is the

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 Philippines? One may answer this using the Coordinate System or the set of
degrees of latitude and longitude to describe a location on the earth’s surface.
What are these latitude and longitude?

Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines Northern

North Pole
that run from east to west around the globe. 900 N
hemisphere

The reference point for latitudes is the equator. Arctic Circle 66.50 N
Equator, which is at 00 (zero degree) latitude,
divides the earth into two hemispheres: Tropic of Cancer 23.50 N
northern hemisphere and southern Equator 00
hemisphere. The lines of latitude are also Tropic of Capricorn 23.50 S
known as parallels of latitude because these
lines are parallel to the equator and to each Antarctic Circle 66.50 S
other. Five lines of latitude have special names Southern 900 S
South Pole
namely: Equator (00), Tropic of Cancer (23.50 N), hemisphere
Figure 1. Lines of latitude
Tropic of Capricorn (23.50 S), Arctic Circle Image source: https://bit.ly/3x8hDCC
(66.50 N) and Antarctic Circle (66.50 S).

1800 Longitudes are imaginary vertical lines

1500 E
1200 E that run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
The starting point of longitude is the Prime
900 W
Meridian. Prime meridian is at longitude 00 at
900 E
Greenwich, England. Lines of longitude are often
Western Eastern
hemisphere hemisphere referred to as meridians. Meridians are important
600 W for setting time zones. There are 24 lines of
600 E
longitude, 12 for western hemisphere and 12 for
300 W 300 E
00 E
eastern hemisphere.
Figure 2. Lines of longitude
Image source: https://bit.ly/3x8hDCC

ACTIVITY 1 – All around the Globe

Directions: Identify the parts of the globe being labeled. Write your answers on
the lines after the number. Then, describe each part by writing the letter of the
correct description on the second line.
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2 5 7 9
3 8
10
4 6

PARTS DESCRIPTION PARTS DESCRIPTION

1. ___________________ - _____ 6. ___________________ - _____

2. ___________________ - _____ 7. ___________________ - _____
3. ___________________ - _____ 8. ___________________ - _____
4. ___________________ - _____ 9. ___________________ - _____
5. ___________________ - _____ 10. __________________ - _____

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 Descriptions:

A. hemisphere that is north of the equator

B. vertical lines running from north to south
C. located at 00 latitude, divides the earth into north and south
D. hemisphere that is south of the equator
E. located at 00 longitude, divides the earth into east and west
F. hemisphere that is west of the prime meridian
G. horizontal lines running from east to west
H. hemisphere that is east of the prime meridian
I. special latitude that lies at 63.50 S of the equator
J. special latitude that lies at 23.50 N of the equator

ACTIVITY 2 – Where our Lines Meet

Locating places using coordinates of latitude and longitude

1. Know the coordinates. Latitude is given first followed by longitude.

2. If the direction of the latitude is north, find the degrees of the given latitude
above the equator. If it is south, find the degrees of the latitude below the
equator.
3. If the direction of the longitude is east, find the degrees of the given
longitude to the right of the prime meridian. If it is west, find the degrees
of the longitude to the left the prime meridian.
4. Wherever the degrees of latitude and longitude intersect or meet, that is
where the place is located.

A. Directions: Determine what country or place is located on the following

approximate coordinates. The first one is given as an example.
1800W 1500W 1200W 900W 600W 300W 00 300E 600E 900E 1200E 1500E 1800E
1650W 1350W 1050W 750W 450W 150W 150E 450E 750E 1050E 1350E 1650E
750N

600N
ICELAND

450N
JAPAN
0
30 N IRAN

MEXICO ALGERIA EGYPT

INDIA
150N PHILIPPINES

00
150S
N
300S
ARGENTINA

W E
450S

S
0
60 S
Figure 3. World Map – Coordinates of latitude and longitude Image source: https://bit.ly/3n1QiNK
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 1. 280N, 30E – Algeria 4. 470N, 1040E - __________________
2. 100S, 530W - _________________ 5. 220N, 790E - ___________________
3. 330N, 550E - _________________ 6. 610N, 1080W - _________________

B. Directions: Match the coordinates in column B with the country in Column

A. Write only the letter of the correct answer on the blank.

Column A Column B
______1. Japan A. 350S, 650W
______2. Philippines B. 370N, 1390E
______3. USA C. 400N, 1000S
______4. Argentina D. 470N, 650E
______5. Kazakhstan E. 130N, 1230E

ACTIVITY 3 – The Search is Over

Another way of describing the location of a certain place is by identifying the
different landmasses and bodies of water surrounding it. Landmass is a very
large region or area of land such as a continent. A body of water is any part of
the land that is covered with water such as lake, river, sea and ocean.

Directions: Refer to the map to answer the following questions.

ASIAN CONTINENT
JAPAN

CHINA

TAIWAN
Pacific
South China
Sea
PHILIPPINE Philippine Ocean
ARCHIPELAGO Sea
VIETNAM

MALAYSIA
Indian INDONESIAN
Celebes Sea

ARCHIPELAGO
Ocean

AUSTRALIAN CONTINENT
Figure 4. Landmasses and bodies of water near the Philippines Image source: https://bit.ly/3dzusxO

1. Which landmass is found to the south of the Philippines?

2. What is the largest landmass surrounding the Philippines?
3. What countries are found to the north of the Philippines?
4. Which bodies of water are found to the west of the Philippines?
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5. Which bodies of water are located at the east of the country?

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 6. Why is the Philippines called an archipelago?
7. If you will be asked where is the Philippines located, how will you describe
it with respect to the different bodies of water and landmasses surrounding
it?

B. Enumerate the different landmasses/ countries and bodies of water near the
Philippines.

Landmasses/ Countries Bodies of water

North East
1. _________________________ 1. _________________________
2. _________________________ 2. _________________________
3. _________________________ South
4. _________________________ 1. _________________________
South West
1. _________________________ 1. _________________________
2. _________________________ 2. _________________________
West
1. _________________________

Remember
Coordinate System is a set of degrees of latitude and longitude to describe a
location on the earth’s surface.

Latitudes are imaginary horizontal lines that run from east to west around the
globe.

Equator, which is at 00 (zero degree) latitude, divides the earth into two
hemispheres: northern hemisphere and southern hemisphere.

Longitudes are imaginary vertical lines that run from the North Pole to the South
Pole.

Prime meridian, which is at longitude 00, divides the earth into eastern and
western hemisphere.

Landmass is a very large region or area of land such as a continent.

A body of water is any part of the land that is covered with water such as lake,
river, sea and ocean.

To explain the characteristics of a certain country or place, it is helpful to

know where it is located. There are two ways to describe the location of a place
on earth: (1) using the coordinates of latitude and longitude and (2) identifying the
landmasses and bodies of water surrounding it.

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Check your Understanding
At this point, you can say that you really know where the Philippines is
located. What then is the importance of knowing where the Philippines is?

Directions: Complete the following sentences by filling in the correct term/word

from the choices found in the box below.

(1)
The Philippines is located at approximately 130N latitude and __________
(2)
longitude. It is situated between the equator and the Tropic of ___________. With
(3)
its location on the globe, the climate here is known as _________, which is
(4)
characterized by relatively high ____________, high humidity and abundant
rainfall. This type of climate supports a variety of plants and animals.
(5)
The Philippines is also positioned at the Southeastern part of ___________
(6)
continent. It is called an ______________ because it is composed of many islands
(7)
and surrounded by big bodies of water such as __________________ and Philippine
(8)
Sea to the east, Celebes Sea at the south and the ___________ to the west, where
(9)
________________ originate and bring lots of rain. These bodies of water and its
surrounding environment not only support the growth of diverse species for food
but are also used for other economic activities. The country’s strategic location
gives easy access from other Asian countries. It also serves as usual stopover for
cross-Pacific flights as well provides several essential sea routes for
(10)
____________________.

Choices:
archipelago South China Sea typhoons 1230E
temperature Pacific Ocean Asia Cancer
tropical trade and commerce

Post test
Directions: Read and answer the following questions. Write only the letter of
your answer on the space provided before the number.

_____1. The equator is an imaginary line which divides the earth into what two
hemispheres?

A. Eastern and western C. Northern and southern

B. Northern and eastern D. Southern and western

_____2. If the given longitude is 450W, where will you possible locate it?

A. Eastern hemisphere C. Southern hemisphere

B. Northern hemisphere D. Western hemisphere
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_____3. Which of the following is the largest body of water found at the east of
the Philippines?

A. Indian Ocean C. Philippine Sea

B. Pacific Ocean D. South China Sea

_____4. What country is located north of the Philippines?

A. Indonesia B. Malaysia C. Taiwan D. Vietnam

_____5. Philippines is located at approximately 130N, 1230E. What can you infer
about the characteristics of this country based on the given coordinates?

A. Philippines is very accessible to tourists.

B. The people in the Philippines are nice and friendly.
C. Philippines is an archipelago surrounded by water.
D. The climate in the Philippines is characterized by high temperature,
high humidity and abundant rainfall.

Reflection

Congratulations for making it this far! After finishing all the

tasks in this module, it is now time you assess yourself.

What have I learned? Which part of the module I

enjoyed the most?

What part did I find difficult to How do I feel after completing all
do? the tasks?

Am I ready for the next module?

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 SCIENCE 7 QUARTER 4 WEEK 1 – LOCATING PLACES ON EARTH
ANSWER SHEET
Name: _______________________________________ Grade & Section: _______________________

PRETEST LOOKING BACK POST TEST CHECK YOUR

1. Across 1. UNDERSTANDING
2. 1. 2.
3. 2. 3. 1.
4. 3. 4. 2.
5. Down 5.
4. 3.
5. 4.
5.
ACT. 1 – ALL AROUND THE ACT. 2 – WHERE 6.
GLOBE OUR LINES MEET 7.
1. _____________________ - _____ 1. 8.
2. _____________________ - _____ 2. 9.
3. _____________________ - _____ 3. 10.
4. _____________________ - _____ 4.
5. _____________________ - _____ 5.
6. _____________________ - _____ 6.
7. _____________________ - _____
8. _____________________ - _____
9. _____________________ - _____
10. ____________________ - _____

ACT. 3 – THE ACT. 3 – THE SEARCH IS OVER

SEARCH IS OVER PART B
PART A
Landmasses/Countries Bodies of water
1. North 1. East 1.
2. 2. 2.
3. 3. South 1.
4. 4. West 1.
5. South 1. 2.
6. 2.
7. West 1.

REFLECTION
What have I learned? Which part of the module I What part did I find difficult to do?
enjoyed the most?

How do I feel after completing all the tasks? Am I ready for the next module?