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GABISAY, KATHLEEN S.
BEED GENCON 4A REGULAR

MR. RACHEL CAL SC102: ECOLOGY
MODULE 5
KNOWLEDGE BUILDING
Assessment Task 1: Simple Recall Activity
A. TRUE OR FALSE — Instructions: Write TRUE if the statement is correct. Write FALSE if
it is wrong then underline the word/s that make/s the statement false.
FALSE 1. Diversity will not protect the livelihood systems of different communities.
FALSE 2. Life on the earth is not dependent on the existence and survival of other living
organisms.
FALSE 3. Any organisms that can survive the competition become weak and eventually
die.
TRUE 4. Biological diversity is the richness and variety of life in earth.
FALSE 5. The relation wherein both organisms are benefited is called commensalism.
TRUE 6. The importance of biodiversity can be understood in values and levels
dimensions.
FALSE 7. One of levels of biodiversity is the humanity as a whole did not benefit from
diversity in various ways and levels.
FALSE 8. Parasitism is a kind of relationship wherein everyone fights for survival.
TRUE 9. One of the primary components of biological diversity is the species which is
treated as fundamental element in biodiversity.
TRUE 10. This kind of relationship termed as a give and take relationship is called
mutualism.
B. IDENTIFICATION
Instructions: Identify the terms being described and choose your answer from inside the
box.
Biological Diversity Functions

Commensalism Genetic Diversity
Competition Mutualism
Composition Parasitism
Ecosystem Diversity Structure
1. It is an attributes of biodiversity in which living organisms Functions

interact with each other and the physical environment.
2. It refers to the members of a group fight for food, sunlight, and Competition
other basic needs.
3. It is a biological organization that refers to the variety of Genetic Diversity

individuals within a species.
4. It refers to the kind of relationship when only one of the Commensalism

partners is benefited but no hard is done to the host.
5. It is an attributes of biodiversity that refers to the variety of Structure.

living organisms.
6. It refers to the kind of relationship whee both organisms Mutualism

receive benefits from one another.
7. It is a biological organisation that refers to the habitat of Ecosystem Diversity

variety of ecosystem.
8. It refers to the complete dependence of one on the host at the Parasitism

same time causing trouble.
9. It is an attributes of biodiversity that refers to the biological Composition

system in which living organisms occur.
10. It refers to the richness of variety of life in earth. Biological Diversity

CRITICAL THINKING
Assessment Task: Short-Response Analysis
Instructions: Answer the questions as instructed. Use separate sheet for your answer.
1. Identify certain practices that contribute biodiversity erosion as well as conservation in

the Philippines and explain why?
The Philippines is experiencing a very high rate of biodiversity loss, indicated by a

decline in quality and number of habitats such as the forests, coral reefs and mangroves. The major
causes of primary forest loss are commercial logging, community logging, kaingin and conversion
of forest lands to other uses. In mangrove ecosystems, extraction of fuel and construction materials,
and development of fish ponds have been a major causes of rapid destruction. In the case of coral
reefs, fishing techniques using dynamite and cyanide are probably the most important cause of
biodiversity loss.
2. Biodiversity teaches us a lesson for balance, cooperation and compromise. Explain how?
Biodiversity teaches us this lesson because it provide stability to the ecosystem and
maintains the ecological balance. Plants and animals in ecosystem are linked to teach other
through food chain and food web. While the loss of one species in the ecosystem affects the
survival of other species. Thus the ecosystem becomes fragile.
3. List down and explain ways by which you observe the following relationships among yourselves
in the classroom, in school, and in your home: Parasitism, Mutualism, Competition and
Commensalism.
I have observe these following relationship in my home: Tick infestation on a dog,

(Parasitism), A bee and a flower where bees fly from flower to flower gathering nectar, which they
make into food, benefiting the bees and the flowering plants get to reproduce (Mutualism). In
school is where students compete for their grades (competition).
4. What is the effect of the decrease of biodiversity to the society?
Biodiversity underpins the health of the planet and has a direct impact on all our lives. Put
simply, reduced biodiversity means millions of people face a future where food supplies are more
vulnerable to pests and disease, and where fresh water is in irregular or short supply. For humans
that is worrying.
5. Explain briefly why biodiversity is the source of essential goods and ecological services for all?
The management of natural resources can determine the baseline health status of a
community. Environmental stewardship can contribute to secure livelihoods and improve the
resilience of communities. The loss of these resources can create the conditions responsible for
morbidity or mortality.
CREATING
Assessment Task 3: Writing Reflection and Reaction Paper
Reaction Paper: Conservation of Philippine Biodiversity
We often complain about our country being poor. Little do we know about how rich the
Philippines is in biodiversity. In the Philippine waters, about 2,000 fish species are thriving, while
there are 960 animal species in which 500 are birds and 167 are mammals. Approximately, there
are 78 coral species found in the country out of 500 known corals worldwide. In terms of forest,
we have one of the world’s wealthiest forest wherein we have an estimated 12,000 plant species
3,800 of which are endemic (Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources
Research and Development,1993).
The problem is, biodiversity in the Philippines is in crisis. Many species endemic to the
country are threatened or endangered. Our people have exploited too much of our flora, fauna
and marine life. Both the rich and the poor, the literate and illiterate are destroying the natural
habitats of the many species in this country.
What can we as individuals do to help the loss of biodiversity? Since consumption of
resources is a root cause of biodiversity loss, we can consume less and be more mindful about
what we consume. We need to leverage our purchasing power to help protect biodiversity by
consuming products that do not harm the environment. As consumers, we should determine which
products are green, safe, and environmentally sustainable.
Conservation of biodiversity is of outmost importance. We must all make efforts to
conserve biodiversity rather than contributing towards its declination. Thus, the richness of
biodiversity is essential for survival of living beings on Earth.

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GABISAY, KATHLEEN S.

BEED GENCON 4A REGULAR

Biological Diversity Functions

1. It is an attributes of biodiversity in which living organisms Functions

3. It is a biological organization that refers to the variety of Genetic Diversity

4. It refers to the kind of relationship when only one of the Commensalism

5. It is an attributes of biodiversity that refers to the variety of Structure.

6. It refers to the kind of relationship whee both organisms Mutualism

7. It is a biological organisation that refers to the habitat of Ecosystem Diversity

8. It refers to the complete dependence of one on the host at the Parasitism

9. It is an attributes of biodiversity that refers to the biological Composition

10. It refers to the richness of variety of life in earth. Biological Diversity

1. Identify certain practices that contribute biodiversity erosion as well as conservation in

The Philippines is experiencing a very high rate of biodiversity loss, indicated by a

I have observe these following relationship in my home: Tick infestation on a dog,

4. What is the effect of the decrease of biodiversity to the society?

Reaction Paper: Conservation of Philippine Biodiversity

Research and Development,1993).

habitats of the many species in this country.

What can we as individuals do to help the loss of biodiversity? Since consumption of

products are green, safe, and environmentally sustainable.

Conservation of biodiversity is of outmost importance. We must all make efforts to

biodiversity is essential for survival of living beings on Earth.

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