1. Waters on Earth
Distribution of Water

2. Water Distribution Demo
Everything in blue must be written in your notes.

3. Title Your Paper:
Waters on Earth
Water Distribution

4. 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?

5. 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

6. 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%

7. 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?