Waters on Earth Distribution of Water
Water Distribution Demo Everything in blue must be written in your notes.
Title Your Paper: Waters on Earth Water Distribution
1. Demo Watch the demo! Sketch the results of the demo on your lab paper. Respond to the question below. What did you find surprising?
2. Data Calculate the percentage of water found in each location. Complete the table below. Location Amount of Water (in mL) Percentage Whole Earth 2000 100% Oceans 1944 Fresh water 56 Ice 46 Groundwater 8 Surface Water 1 Soil & Air <1
2. Data Location Amount of Water (in mL) Percentage Whole Earth 2000 100% Oceans 1944 97% Fresh water 56 3% Ice 46 2.3% Groundwater 8 0.4% Surface Water 1 0.05% Soil & Air <1 <0.05%
3. Analysis Write the questions below on your paper. Respond to each question. What location has the greatest amount of water? Which of the locations provides usable water for human consumption? How might icebergs and glaciers be used to provide water for human consumption?