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Explore the distribution of water on Earth, from freshwater sources to groundwater and surface water. Learn about the volume of water in different forms and its significance for our planet's ecosystems.
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Earth’s Distribution of Water Env. Science Notes
Blue Planet • Look at a globe and decide how much water there is on earth. • Determine where most cities are located
All Water On Earth • 5 gallons or 18.93 Liters of water
All Fresh Water • 25 tablespoons (or 369.7 Milliliters) • the freshwater on Earth (water contained in the atmosphere, icecaps, rivers, ponds, lakes, and groundwater).
All Groundwater • 8 tablespoons (or 118.3 Milliliters)
Surface Water • 25 drops with an eye dropper (or 1.48 Milliliters) • This water represents all the water in rivers and lakes on Earth, this is our surface water.