Mr. Fedell A4 Water Supply and Demand

Is the U.S. in danger of runout of water? Total amount of water enough: 4 trillion gallons fall each day 10% used by humans, most goes back into the water cycle Water distribution is the key factor to answering this question… Where does the MOST/LEAST rain fall in the U.S.? Which regions need the MOST/LEAST? Essential Questions & Facts

Figure 8 Use the figure to answer questions under Building Skills 1

The Water Cycle Forming Clouds Raining and Snowing Runoff/Soaking into ground Filling bodies of water/Watering plants Evaporation from bodies of water & plants

Average family uses 1200 L/day directly (showers, cooking, etc.) To make an aluminum can uses 120L of water…indirect use USGS states each person uses close to 5000 L/day! Water Use