Earth and Life Science Quarter 1 Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

Earth and Life Science Q1 Module 20 explains how human activities affect coasts and how seawalls, breakwaters, and other methods reduce coastal hazards.

This is the Self-Learning Module (SLM) for Earth and Life Science, Quarter 1, Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards. It is a Senior High School module (First Edition, 2021) from DepEd Region IV-A CALABARZON, written by Arrah S. Sulit, and it has one lesson for Week 8. It shows how land development, waste disposal, and construction near the coast affect coastal processes, and how communities can prevent or reduce the harm.

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What learners will learn

Learning competency: cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and construction of structures on coastal processes (S11/12ES-Ii-41).

After the module, learners are expected to:

  1. Identify the different impacts of human activities on coastal processes.
  2. Define mitigation of coastal hazards.
  3. Enumerate ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and construction of structures on coastal processes.

Why coasts are both attractive and risky

Coastal areas draw people because they offer abundant marine resources, fertile farmland, and chances for trade and transport. The module notes that about 1.2 billion people live in coastal areas today, a number predicted to reach 1.8 to 5.2 billion by the 2080s.

Coastlines are also highly dynamic. They interact with terrestrial (land), marine, and atmospheric processes and change all the time. Citing the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the module calls the coast the most geologically active zone on Earth. Processes there can cause erosion, submersion (sea-level rise), and saltwater intrusion, which lead to these hazards:

  • Barrier island movement: barrier islands form from sand that waves deposit. They shield the mainland from large waves and give wildlife a habitat, but erosion can move or destroy them.
  • Flooding: mainly caused by sea-level rise, a climate change effect in which ocean water volume increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and water expands as it warms.
  • Fresh water contamination: salt water moves into freshwater aquifers and spoils groundwater, including drinking water. Human activities trigger this intrusion.

Mitigation is action taken to eliminate or reduce long-term risks and hazards. The module also notes that local governments are advised to relocate residents of coastal areas ranked extremely high in susceptibility to landslides and flooding.

Human activities and ways to mitigate them

The module looks at three human activities: waste disposal (dumping waste), construction of structures (houses, hotels, and similar buildings), and land development (changing the landscape for farming or housing). Their impacts include increased erosion, more sediment run-off, sea-level rise, changed natural drainage patterns, and more saltwater intrusion.

Mitigation methods covered in the module:

MethodWhat it does
SeawallsCounteract waves that hit the shore
Groins or stone barriersIntercept the flow of sand so it does not erode
BreakwatersStop salt water from advancing further along the coast
JettiesTrap sand and build up the beach, preventing erosion
Beach nourishmentAdds a large amount of sand to the coast
Small walls or sandbagsCounteract waves that hit the shore
Beach dewateringPumps water out of the shore to prevent erosion
Artificial rechargePumps fresh water into reservoirs to keep salt water out
Maintaining plant coverKeeps vegetation that holds the land
Monitoring and assessmentHelps manage saltwater intrusion
Ban of miningReduces pollutants and sediment run-off

Other measures include building at a safe distance from the water, regulation through laws, and disaster preparedness: preparing an emergency survival kit, making an evacuation plan, knowing the way to the evacuation center, and following the news.

The module also points out the downside of these solutions. Hard structures stop natural sand deposition and can destroy sand grasses, dunes, and, over time, marine habitats. Beach nourishment and beach dewatering may lead to saltwater intrusion and poorer groundwater quality.

Global warming and coastal processes

Crustal movements and sea-level change are part of the Earth system that affects climate, and climate change in turn affects them. Global warming brings intense storms, flooding, and droughts. Higher temperatures melt ice, so sea levels rise around the world.

How to use this module

The module follows the usual SLM order: What I Know (15-item pretest), What’s In, What’s New, What is It, What’s More, What I Have Learned, What I Can Do, Assessment (15-item post-test), and Additional Activities. Answer on a separate sheet of paper and do not write on the module.

The activities are:

  1. Read to Fill-out! Complete a table of hazards, coastal processes, causes, and effects.
  2. Break it Out! Study pictures of seawalls and breakwaters and explain how they prevent hazards.
  3. Root Mapping: a concept map of impacts and mitigation methods for each human activity.
  4. We Can! List community and personal practices that cause global warming, and what you can do about them.
  5. Making an Action Plan: acting as the town’s disaster risk reduction coordinator, plan projects to mitigate coastal hazards, using the sample “Project READY!” as a model.
  6. Researcher’s Problem: write a letter to a developer who plans a mall 20 feet from the coast, explaining the problems he may face.

For the Additional Activities, choose one task on the theme “Benefits and Costs of Coastal Sustainable Development”: a 1000-word essay, a poster-collage from recyclable materials, a jingle, or a two-minute infomercial. Each is scored out of 10 using the rubric in the module.

  • Learners: take the pretest honestly, work through each part in order, then check yourself with the post-test and the answer key.
  • Parents: help your child relate the lesson to real coastal places and practices you know.
  • Teachers: the Notes to the Teacher suggest guiding learners through each activity’s instructions and using community examples where possible. Check the answer key before use, since a few printed answers do not match the lesson text.

Frequently asked questions

What grade level is this Earth and Life Science module for?

It is a Senior High School module. Its competency code, S11/12ES-Ii-41, applies to Grade 11 and Grade 12, and it is set for Quarter 1, Week 8.

What does mitigation mean in this module?

Mitigation is action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards in the coastal area, such as building seawalls, keeping plant cover, or banning mining.

What is the difference between beach nourishment and beach dewatering?

Beach nourishment adds a large amount of sand to the coast. Beach dewatering pumps water out of the shore to prevent erosion. The module warns that both may lead to saltwater intrusion.

Does the module have an answer key?

Yes. It has answers for the pretest, the assessment, What I Have Learned, and part of Activity 3. Many activities are marked as answers may vary.

What is saltwater intrusion?

It is the movement of salt water into freshwater aquifers. This contaminates groundwater, including drinking water, and human activities can trigger it.

Full text of the module

The text below is a transcription of the PDF above, as printed.

Earth and Life Science Quarter 1 – Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

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CO_Q1_ELS SHS Module 20

Earth and Life Science Quarter 1 – Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

Earth and Life Science Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 – Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards First Edition, 2021

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Writer: Arrah S. Sulit

Editors: Erwin R. Abrencillo, Jocelyn M. Manset

Reviewers: Dominic P. Almirez, Franz Kevin Manalo, Princess Paolah L. De Guzman, Marissa C. Betchaida, Louie L. Alvarez, Gregorio M. De Chavez, Jr., Jocelyn M. Manset, Mario B. Maramot, Elaine T. Balaogan, Job S. Zape Jr., Annalee M. Noche, Mark Anthony M. Huelgas, Norberto D. Butiong Jr.

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Earth and Life Science Quarter 1 – Module 20: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

Senior High School

Introductory Message

This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities, questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on how they can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.

Thank you.

What I Need to Know

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the nature of Earth and Life Science. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.

The module covers:

  • Lesson 1 – Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

Learning Competency: Cite ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land development, waste disposal, and construction of structures on control coastal processes Week 8 S11/12ES-Ii-41

After going through this module, you are expected to:

  1. identify the different impacts of human activities to coastal processes;
  2. define mitigation to coastal hazards development; and
  3. enumerate different ways to prevent or mitigate the impact of land, waste disposal and construction of structures on coastal processes.

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What I Know

Directions. Read the following questions and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

  1. Which of the following is NOT a reason for human population to choose coastal zones as settling grounds?
    a. fertile agricultural land
    b. abundant marine resources
    c. peaceful and safe residential area
    d. great possibility for trade and transport


  2. What refers to the action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards in the coastal area?
    a. alteration
    b. mitigation
    c. renovation
    d. restoration


  3. What are the two processes interacting in a highly dynamic natural systems of coastlines?
    a. chemical and physical processes
    b. endogenic and exogenic processes
    c. oceanic and continental processes
    d. atmospheric and geologic processes


  4. Which of the following activities in coastal areas DOES NOT trigger hazard to the natural balance of coastal system?
    a. allowed number of tourists
    b. construction of houses
    c. development of hotels
    d. prohibition of mining


  5. Which of the following is NOT a result of a geologically active zone on Earth coastal system?
    a. erosion
    b. salt intrusion
    c. sea-level change
    d. water nourishment


  6. What refers to a climate change phenomenon through which ocean water volume increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and thermal expansion occurs?
    a. erosion
    b. salt intrusion
    c. sea-level change
    d. water nourishment


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  1. What do you call the movement of saline water to fresh water aquifers which can lead to the degradation or contamination of ground water including drinking water resources?
    a. erosion
    b. salt intrusion
    c. sea-level change
    d. dewatering of beach


  2. Which of the following is an impact of mining activities to coastal processes?
    a. deposition
    b. ice melting
    c. reforestation
    d. surface run-off


  3. Which of the following is the BEST method to avoid erosion?
    a. break water construction
    b. controlling land development
    c. improving waste management
    d. maintaining plant cover or vegetation


  4. Which of the following processes is described as pumping out water from the shores to prevent erosion?
    a. beach dewatering
    b. beach nourishment
    c. breakwater construction
    d. installation of sand bags


  5. Which method are you going to use when there is a need to add a large amount of sand to the coast?
    a. beach dewatering
    b. beach nourishment
    c. breakwater construction
    d. installation of sand bags


  6. What will you construct to prevent the further advancement of saltwater if already present in the coastal areas?
    a. beach hotels
    b. beach house
    c. breakwater
    d. sand bags


  7. Which of the following DOES NOT ensure effective management of saltwater intrusion cases?
    a. construction of seawalls
    b. monitoring of coastal activities
    c. assessment of coastal areas regularly
    d. regulation of human activities along coastal zone


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  1. One of your classmates is living in a coastal area of the community. You found out that this coastal area is already polluted. What activity can you suggest to mitigate the said problem?
    a. acoustic concert
    b. coastal clean-up drive
    c. population control campaign
    d. recollection and reflection among the community


  2. Your school is located in a coastal area. You notice that waves are already damaging the shore near the fence of the school especially during high tide and monsoon seasons. What can be constructed to mitigate the said problem of the school?
    a. beach dewatering
    b. breakwater
    c. sandbags
    d. sea wall


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Lesson 1: Mitigation to Coastal Processes and Hazards

Coastal areas have been attractive settling grounds for human population as they provide abundant marine resources, fertile agricultural land and possibilities for trade and transport. This has led to high population densities and high levels of development in many coastal areas and this trend is continuing into the 21st century. At present, about 1.2 billion people live in coastal areas globally, and this number is predicted to increase to 1.8–5.2 billion by the 2080s due to a combination of population growth and coastal migration. Along with this increase follows major investments in infrastructure and the build environment.

The characteristics of coastal environments, however, pose some great challenges to human habitation. Coastlines are highly dynamic natural systems that interact with terrestrial, marine and atmospheric processes and undergo continuous change in response to these processes. Over the years, human society has often failed to recognize the hazards related to these dynamics and this has led to major disasters and societal disruption to various degrees. Even today, coastal development is often taking place with little regard to the hazards present in these environments, although climate change is likely to increase the general hazard levels. Societal activities in coastal areas can also pose a hazard to the natural balance of coastal systems, thereby disrupting e.g. sensitive ecosystems and subsequently human livelihood.

[illustration: line drawing of breakwaters, rock structures extending into the sea along a shoreline with mountains and clouds in the background]

Figure 1. Breakwaters

What’s In

Activity 1: Read to Fill-out!

Directions. Read the article about coastal processes. Then, fill in the given table below with the corresponding information needed.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, coastal ecosystems of the Philippines are very productive and represent the huge amount of natural resources. It provides food and livelihood to many people. However, it is also the most geologically active zone on Earth. Coastal processes in this zone may result to erosion, submersion and saltwater intrusion. These effects could lead to different hazards such as:

  1. Barrier islands movement.
    Barrier islands are formed due to deposition of sand brought by waves protecting the mainland from damage due to large waves. It also provides habitat for the aquatic wildlife. It can be destroyed or moved by erosion on the contrary.


  2. Flooding
    It also destroys habitat and may lead to great erosion. The main cause of this hazard is the submersion or sea level rise, a climate change phenomenon through which ocean water volume increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and occurrence of thermal expansion.


  3. Fresh water contamination
    Intrusion or movement of saline water to fresh water aquifers can lead to the degradation or contamination of ground water including drinking water resources. Intrusion is aided by hydraulic action but triggered by human activities.


Table 1. Coastal processes, causes and effects of different hazards

HazardResponsible Coastal ProcessesCausesEffects
Barrier island movementWavesLoss of Wildlife Habitat
FloodingClimate Change
Fresh water contaminationSea level changeSalt water intrusion

What’s New

Activity 2: Break it Out!

Directions. Take a look at the given pictures. Then, answer the guide questions.

[illustration: line drawing of a concrete sea wall with vegetation and rocks along the shore]

Figure 2. Sea walls

[illustration: line drawing of rock breakwaters extending into the water along a shoreline]

Figure 3. Breakwaters

Guide Questions:

  1. What can you say about Figure 2? Figure 3?




  2. Explain how these ways help in preventing coastal hazards?




Notes to the Teacher

This module will help you to understand the concepts about mitigation of impacts of human activities to coastal processes. All parts consists of activities. Students should be guided with the instruction on how they will answer each. Recall the different coastal processes and you may give particular examples in the community if applicable. Expectedly you will meet the target at the end of the module.

What is It

Activity 3: Root Mapping

Coastal hazard-prone areas in the Philippine local government units in areas that are ranked extremely high in susceptibility to landslide and flooding are advised to immediately relocate the residents of these zones to safer areas. Especially during typhoons that can cause coastal hazards. Though naturally occurring, there are human activities that can affect coastal processes that may lead to hazards.

With this, mitigation methods in the coastal zones for protection are enhanced in these areas. Mitigation refers to action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards,

Directions. Complete the following concept map by identifying the impacts and mitigation method appropriate in the given human activities.

[chart: concept map; Mitigation to Human Activities’ Impact to the Coastal Processes]

Top box: Mitigation to Human Activities’ Impact to the Coastal Processes

Branches: Home Activity; Water Disposal; Construction of Structures; Land Development

Home ActivityWater DisposalConstruction of StructuresLand Development
DefinitionDumping WasteBuilding structures (Houses, hotel, etc.)Altering landscape to agriculture or residential
Impact
Mitigation Method

[transcriber’s note: the row labels “Definition”, “Impact” and “Mitigation Method” are printed in the Home Activity column of the concept map; the Water Disposal, Construction of Structures and Land Development columns hold the entries printed beside them]

Options for Impacts:

  • Increased erosion
  • Increased sediments run-off
  • Sea level rise
  • Change natural drainage patterns
  • Enhanced salt intrusion

Options for Mitigation Methods:

  • Seawalls – These are used to counteract waves that hit the shores. These are offshore structures that protect coasts from parallel waves.
  • Groins / Stone barriers – It intercepts the steady flow of sand keeps the particular sand from eroding.
  • Breakwaters – It can be constructed along coasts to prevent further advancement of saltwater if already present
  • Beach nourishment – It is a method where a large amount of sand is added to the coasts.
  • Installation of small walls or sandbags – These are used to counteract waves that hit the shores.
  • Beach dewatering – It involves pumping out water from the shores to prevent erosion.
  • Construction of buildings in a safe distance from the water.
  • Ban of mining activities – This can cause decrease in pollutants.

Options for Mitigation Methods:

  • Maintaining plant cover – This can result to improved vegetation
  • Monitoring and assessment – It ensures effective management of saltwater intrusion cases.
  • Regulation of Laws
  • Artificial recharge – It pumps freshwater to the reservoir to prevent saltwater from intruding through the coasts.
  • Engineering structures.
  • Jetties – It prevent coastal erosion by promoting beach build-up as they trap sand.
  • Prepare and emergency survival kit
  • Create an evacuation plan.
  • Know where the evacuation center is and how to get there.
  • Listen to news from any means.

Development in Coastal Zone

Coastal ecosystems are very productive and represent the ample amount of natural resources. It provides livelihood to many people for being the most famous tourist destinations in the country. Thus, there are many business men who made expeditious development in coastal zones. Along with these are the land development and number of construction sites near the zone However, it is also the most geologically active zone on Earth. Coastal processes in this zone may result to erosion, submersion and saltwater intrusion.

Erosion as discussed from the previous module is brought by processes like waves and tides. During intense storms and tidal waves, most coastal erosion occurs. It may cause damages on properties, and affect human habitation and tourist activities. They put structures like seawalls to avoid that. These are used to counteract waves that hit the shores. These are offshore structures that protect coasts from parallel waves. Groins / Stone barriers that intercepts the steady flow of sand are also built to keep sands from eroding. Breakwaters can also be constructed along coasts to prevent further advancement of saltwater if already present. Though these structures avoid erosion it has disadvantages, too. It prevents natural deposition of sands. They absorb wave energy but permanently destroy sand grasses and dunes. Eventually, it will destroy marine habitat.

Aside from concrete structures, there are also practices that can disturb and totally destroy the natural coastal process.

Beach nourishment is commonly done by adding sand to the shore to extend their houses, hotels and other structures. Likely, beach dewatering is another method to avoid erosion. It involves pumping out water from the shores. However, these practices may lead to saltwater intrusion or movement of saline water into freshwater aquifers. It will result to groundwater quality degradation. Groundwater includes drinking water.

[illustration: line drawing of a sea wall with vegetation and a shoreline, placed beside the text]

Figure 4. Sea walls

[illustration: line drawing of rock breakwaters extending into the water along a shoreline]

Figure 5. Breakwaters

Global Warming and Coastal processes

Crustal movements and sea level change are coastal processes and its interactions affect the climate. They are part of tight interconnected Earth system that affects both global and regional climates. On the other hand, climate change also affects these processes.

We are very familiar with the enhanced global warming. It gives a lot of consequences even if it is just a few degrees increased than the usual average temperature. Global warming results to intense storms, flooding, droughts and extreme storm. High temperature resulted to ice melting. Consequently, sea level rises affecting the people throughout the world.

What are the different causes of climate change?

Activity 4: We Can!

Directions. Observe your community. Identify the different practices and activities that cause and triggers global warming. Write your answer inside rectangles.

[chart: diagram; Causes of Global Warming]

  • Center oval: Causes of Global Warming
  • Upper left box: Practices/ Activities of the Community (arrow from Causes of Global Warming; arrow down to lower left box)
  • Upper right box: My Practices/ Activities (arrow from Causes of Global Warming; arrow down to lower right box)
  • Lower left box: What can we do?
  • Lower right box: What can I do?
  • Label between lower boxes: My Community

What’s More

Activity 5: Making an Action Plan

Directions. Suppose you are the coordinator of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management of your town. You are tasked to make an action plan to mitigate the effects of coastal processes in risk zone. The action plan template is already given below. Remember that the environment and people’s health are your priorities. Then, kindly answer the guide questions.

Table 2. Action plan for mitigation of coastal processes and hazards

ProjectActivityObjectivesResources NeededPersons InvolvedDurationAction TakenRemarks
Project READY! Resilience Enhancement Amidst Disaster -Youth EmpowermentConduct of Symposia and Awareness CampaignTo inform and empower residents on coastal hazards and mitigationResource Speaker
Venue
Sound System
Projector
Learning kits
Residents
Barangay Officials
Committee
2 monthsPreparation of action plans, and emergency response teamsThe participants gained knowledge and skills on coastal mitigation through action plans

Guide Questions:

  1. What are the factors did you consider to make projects and activities?



  1. Are all your objectives measurable and attainable? Justify your answer.



  1. What are the difficulties/problem did you encounter in making the action plan?



  1. How did you cope up with the problem encountered in making the action plan?



What I Have Learned

Directions: Read the following statements and fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Choose from the pool of words given below.

  1. _____ have been attractive settling grounds for human population as they provide abundant marine resources, fertile agricultural land and possibilities for trade and transport.
  2. _____ refers to action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards in the coastal area.
  3. Coastlines are highly dynamic natural systems that interact with _____, _____, and _____ processes and undergo continuous change in response to these processes.
  4. _____ activities in coastal areas can also trigger hazard to the natural balance of coastal systems, thus disrupting e.g. sensitive ecosystems and subsequently human livelihood.
  5. As the most geologically active zone on Earth coastal processes zone may result to _____, _____, and _____.
  6. _____ is a climate change phenomenon through which ocean water volume increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and thermal expansion occurs.
  7. _____ movement of saline water to fresh water aquifers which can lead to the degradation or contamination of ground water including drinking water resources.
  8. _____ is a mitigation method where a large amount of sand is added to the coasts.
  9. _____ involves pumping out water from the shores to prevent erosion.
  10. _____ or total prohibition of mining activities avoid pollution and sediments run-off.

WORD POOL

coastal area / salt intrusion / erosion mitigation / beach nourishment / adaptation submersion / atmospheric / sea-level rise terrestrial / putting sand bag / marine beach dewatering / human / ban of mining

What I Can Do
Activity 6: Researcher’s Problem

Directions. Suppose you are one of the leading researchers in your coastal community. A land developer wants to build a mall that is 20 feet off the edge of the coast. He presented that his mall will not be affected by coastal processes because there were no records of any major damages done in your community. As a researcher, what are the problems that the land developer might encounter if he would continue to build his mall? Answer the question in the form of a letter.

[transcriber’s note: the response box is blank; no printed text inside it]

Assessment

Directions. Read the following questions and choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.

  1. Which of the following activities in coastal areas can trigger hazard to the natural balance of coastal system?

    • A. allowed number of tourists
    • B. construction of breakwater
    • C. enhancing vegetation
    • D. prohibition of mining
  2. Which of the following is/are natural result/s of a geologically active zone on earth coastal system?

    • A. breakwater
    • B. sand erosion
    • C. sandbags and stone barriers
    • D. seawalls and island barriers
  3. What refers to a climate change phenomenon through which ocean water volume increases, ice sheets and glaciers melt, and thermal expansion occurs?

    • A. erosion
    • B. salt intrusion
    • C. sea-level change
    • D. water nourishment
  4. Which of the following is the BEST reason for human population to choose coastal zones as settling grounds?

    • A. abundant marine resources
    • B. peaceful and safe residential area
    • C. small possibility for trade and transport
    • D. unfertile agricultural land
  5. What refers to the action taken to eliminate or reduce the long-term risks and hazards in the coastal area?

    • A. alteration
    • B. mitigation
    • C. renovation
    • D. restoration
  6. Salt intrusion is the movement of saline water to fresh water aquifers which can lead to the following EXCEPT

    • A. loss of vegetation
    • B. erosion to low land area
    • C. contamination of ground water
    • D. shortage in drinking water supply
  7. What are the two processes interacting in a highly dynamic natural systems of coastlines?

    • A. chemical and physical
    • B. endogenic and exogenic
    • C. oceanic and continental
    • D. atmospheric and biosphere
  8. The following activities promote erosion EXCEPT

    • A. break water construction
    • B. land development
    • C. mining activities
    • D. waste disposal
  9. Which of the following is NOT an impact of mining activities to coastal processes?

    • A. enhanced erosional activities
    • B. improved biodiversity
    • C. loss of vegetation
    • D. surface run-off
  10. Which of the following structures are built to counteract waves that hit the shores?

    • A. barrier
    • B. groins
    • C. jetties
    • D. seawalls
  11. Which of the following DOES NOT ensure effective management of saltwater intrusion cases?

    • A. construction of seawalls
    • B. monitoring of coastal activities
    • C. assessment of coastal areas regularly
    • D. regulation of human activities along coastal zone
  12. Which method are you going to use when there is a need to add a large amount of sand to the coast?

    • A. beach promotion
    • B. beach nourishment
    • C. sand bag installation
    • D. seawalls construction
  13. One of your classmates is living in a coastal area of the community. You found out that this coastal area is already polluted. What activity can you suggest to mitigate the said problem?

    • A. acoustic concert
    • B. coastal clean-up drive
    • C. population control campaign
    • D. recollection and reflection among the community
  14. Your house is located in a coastal area. You notice that waves are already damaging the shore near the fence of the house especially during high tide and monsoon seasons. What can be constructed to mitigate the said problem of your house?

    • A. artificial water recharge
    • B. beach dewatering
    • C. breakwater
    • D. sea wall
  15. What will you construct to prevent the further advancement of saltwater if already present in the coastal areas?

    • A. beach nourishment
    • B. beach dewatering
    • C. breakwaters
    • D. sand bags

Additional Activities

Directions. Choose one from the given activities. Do the tasks given adhering to the theme: “Benefits and Costs of Coastal Sustainable Development.”

  1. Write a 1000-word essay.
  2. Make a poster-collage using recyclable materials.
  3. Create a jingle.
  4. Create a two-minute infomercial.

Table 3. Rubrics for the activities

ActivityContentGrammar/CreativityTimelinessPoints
EssayAccurate and well-organizedExemplar grammarSubmitted on or before the deadline10
Organized with minimal errorWith 1-5 grammatical errorsSubmitted one-two days after the deadline7
Not organize and with errorsWith five or more grammatical errorsSubmitted a week after the deadline5 and below
Poster-collage
Jingle
Infomercial
Accurate and well-organizedExemplar creativity and resourcefulnessSubmitted on or before the deadline10
Organized with minimal errorWith creativity within the standardSubmitted one-two days after the deadline7
Not organize and with errorsLacking of creativity and resourcefulnessSubmitted a week after the deadline5 and below

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Answer Key

What I Can Do

Activity 5 Answer may vary

Assessment
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. A
  5. B
  6. B
  7. C
  8. A
  9. B
  10. D
  11. A
  12. B
  13. B
  14. D
  15. C
What is It

Activity 3

Impact

  1. Sea level rise
  2. Erosion, intrusion, changed in drainage pattern
  3. Changed in drainage patterns, increased erosion

Mitigation

Answers may vary

What’s More

Answers may vary

What I Have Learned
  1. Coastal area
  2. Mitigation
  3. Terrestrial, marine, atmospheric
  4. Human
  5. Erosion, submersion, salt water intrusion
  6. Submersion
  7. Salt water intrusion
  8. Sand bag barriers
  9. Beach dewatering
  10. Ban
What I Know
  1. C
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. D
  6. C
  7. B
  8. D
  9. D
  10. A
  11. B
  12. C
  13. A
  14. B
  15. D
What’s In

Activity 1 Answers may vary

What’s New

Activity 2 Answer may vary

References

A. Book

G.R.Thompson and J. Turk, Introduction to Earth Science,(Philippines: cengage Learning 2012) 347

B. Electronic References

Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and et.al Managing Impacts of Development in Coastal Zone,(Philippines: Coastal Management Project of Department of Environment and Natural Resources, 2001) https://faspselib.denr.gov.ph

A. Kotsoni, D. Dimelli and L, Ragia. Land Use Planning for Sustainable Development of Coastal Regions (Greece:2017) https://www.researchgate.net/publication/316867706

M. Pawlukiewicz, P. Gupta, and C. Koelbel. Ten Principles for Coastal Development. Washington, D.C.: ULI–the Urban Land Institute, 2007. https://uli.org>uploads>

https://www.encyclopedia.com/Access: February 23, 2019

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