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EARTH SCIENCE <3

Earth Science. It is too difficult for me to answer what really is this, but after the past five months, I think I might know the answer. I would not answer statements that would involve planets, layers of the earth, climate and weather, earthquake, kinds of soil, and etc. because that would be a shallow answer. Let’s go to the deeper part. Earth Science is finding out the things you should have known in the first place. It is not about opening a textbook and memorize every single detail of a specific lesson. It is more of going out and discovering the beauty of the Earth. It is pushing ourselves to our limits to be able to understand and raise awareness to every individual about reality. For me, it is our responsibility to study this absolutely important subject. So, to answer this question, I would like to leave one simple sentence. “Earth Science is the study of our home.”

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#HUGOT101

1. Init na kaayo ang panahon. Dili pariha sa among relasyon na mas bugnaw pas aircon. :(

2. According to PAG-ASA, di na daw ko dapat MU’ASA! </3

3. Maypag uwan nalang ka, para ma’fall sad ka nako. :/

4. Hahaaay. Bisag ako pa mapug’ngan ang uwan, friends ra gihapon mi taman. -_-

5. Abi nakog climate change ra ang uso karon, pati napod diay imong feelings nagbag’o na? :’(

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WORST WEATHER-RELATED EXPERIENCE I’VE HAD IN MY LIFE 

The worst weather-related experience I’ve had in my life was Typhoon Yolanda. That time, I was sick so we had to go to the doctor even with the heavy rain pouring down. Worst part, there was no doctor available at that time so we had to go back home. I was very frustrated with the fact that the weather couldn’t get any worst, just as what I felt with my weak body. At that time, there was no electricity and water, which was difficult on our side. Aside from centering myself in this story, it was sad and worrisome when I heard the news about lives taken and properties destroyed because of this typhoon. It left the Philippines in a state of calamity. This was indeed a very devastating experience to each and everyone of us.

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“EARTHQUAKE-PROOF BUILDING”

Structural Analysis Questions:

 A. During construction, how did you test the strength and stability of your structure?

-We tested the strength and stability of our structure through constantly checking the parts of the building while making it. After finishing the first story, we tried to put pressure on it to make sure it was firm enough to handle weights. The same goes after finishing the second story. For finishing touches, we added more straws as stands to surely support the building. We tried putting weights more than 250 grams and even placed a laptop on top of the building. It did not collapse nor got damaged, by then we felt confident with our building.

B. During construction, what strategies did you use to strengthen the weaker areas? Why?

-In my own opinion, I did not trust the use of paper clips inserted inside the straw to connect it with each other. What we did is that we drilled holes on both sides of the straw and inserted a straightened paper clip and tied it together. Also, to strengthen the weaker areas is that we added more straws for support, tightened it with more paperclips, and even added pins on some edges of the building.

C. What are the strongest parts of your building? Why?

-The strongest part of our building are the four corners because the straws that stood for support was mostly connected to it. Also, all sides were very firm because of the support. Over all, most of the building’s parts were very strong. 

D. What are the weakest parts of your building? Why?

-The weakest part of our building was the center part of the second story because there was no straw placed in the middle for support. I didn’t place a straw there because it would hinder the sandbag to be placed properly on the platform of the first story. Also, I think the width of our building was too small that the sandbag would easily fall from it. 

E. Where did you use string in your structure? Why?

-We used the string to connect all four corners of the middle level of the building to the cardboard base. This was because I believe that when the testing day comes and our building would sway rapidly, the strings would hold the building to its base and avoid collapsing.

F. Where did you use pins in your structure? Why?

-We used the pins to pin intersected straws because I believe this would avoid displacement of the straws.

G. If you had 5 more straws, where would you add them? Why?

-If we had five more straws, we would not need to use them anymore because our straws were more than enough. If so, we could use five more straws for decoration.

PS --> I broke my nails because of this project huhuhuhu it isn’t as feminise long nails as it was before. lol XD

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DOCUMENTARY --> “ONE THING”

After watching the documentary, I’ve realized that there are certain things I need to change with my lifestyle. A lot of it actually, but there is this one thing that stands out the most. This is to switch from being a carnivore that eats too much animal meat and be a vegetarian. As what I have seen, too much animals are being killed for different purposes and uses. Because of this, animal species are marked endangered and are dangerously coming to extinction a few years from now. Honestly speaking, humanity is very responsible for this alarming issue. Also, I have learned that pastoral animals contribute to too much carbon dioxide and methane emission in the atmosphere. Thus, this fact encouraged me to do the switch. I’ve come to a realization that it would be better to eat plants not just for the purpose of healthy living, but also to lessen the environmental problems that we are facing right now. It may sound cliché but this simple action would make a big impact and start the change we want to see in our world.

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“INVESTIGATION” (pages 175-176)

In the picture of the map above, you can see the details of my findings about this geological structure. First, the areas that are marked with red X are those that caused water contamination of certain water bodies around it. Most of these are factories, mining areas, and power plants such as Coal Power Plant, Cornhead Coal Mine, CQ Coal Mine, Earl’s Fuel Depot, Metal Works, and Purely Plastics. The yellow highlighted areas are those that aren’t affected by the contamination. I have also marked boundaries of uncontaminated water bodies from those that are contaminated due to the said factors. Second, the big arrows labeled “aquifer” is where an aquifer located. The reason of this proposition is that wells are drilled within the area which water comes from an aquifer. Third, the red small arrows that are pointing from east to west is the flow of water on certain areas. Those that are not within these arrows get supply of water from wells and streams. An example of this is the streams that are encircled red. Lastly, in the picture of the table above, I have highlighted the dirtiest and most contaminated water body of each kind. Well M, Spring 1, and River 2 are all of which. Proof of this assertion is the amount of contamination per liter on the water of each kind and the deeper elevation for the well. For now, these are all my conclusions and proofs for this investigation.

P.S. --> This weekly challenge is too tiring and difficult, urgh. I did my best thoo, and this is all that I got. LOL XD

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“LIMITED WATER CONSUMPTION”

1. How does it feel to have your water consumption limited to a minimal amount? 

--> After doing this challenge, I’ve been having mixed emotions. At first, I felt frustrated about the idea because I think it was unnecessary and difficult to do. Honestly, I consume half an hour inside the shower so the thought of limiting it to 5 minutes was quite impossible for me. However, after three days of doing so, I was amazed by the fact that I was able to do it. Of course, I feel happy and contented because I am able to take part of conserving water even in the simplest form of action. To know how clean freshwater is badly needed in the present, this challenge encouraged me to continue limiting my water consumption because I know it makes a big impact.

2. Is this something you can do long-term?

--> Yes, if it is really necessary to do so. At first, it might be difficult but as time will pass, I would get use to it.

3. In the future, with the amount of shortages we have when it comes to water, limiting your water consumption may be inevitable. What are your thoughts on this?

--> The fact that clean freshwater is very limited and billions of people are depending on it, shortages are possible. Water shortages can even be experienced in different parts of the world in the present. We, humans, being the main consumers of water, are also responsible for its conservation. We are given the rights to use water, but these rights come with great responsibilities. Each and everyone should be willing to limit their water consumption for the good of all. Adjustments and changes should be made in terms of the usage of water. I myself is willing to take part of conserving water because as a part of the community, I feel like I necessarily have to do so.

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Even relationships fail, how much more these slopes? HAHAHAHA kiddin’ :P

I chose this slope located through the road on the way to the stadium. For me, this slope has a potential for failure because it contains certain characteristics that would trigger to do so. First and for most, this slope is very steep and looks like it is composed of weak materials such as rocks. Also, debris and cobbles can be found at the bottom of this certain slope which shows that there could possibly be some recent changes happening to this slope. It could be because of human activities or natural calamities such as heavy rains caused by typhoons. This area could also be very dangerous because of potential triggers. As we all know, earthquakes are recently happening to Cebu and this could be one of the major reasons for this slope to fail.