The Radius of the Earth Is 3963 Mi

question 62

Multiple Choice

The radius of the earth is 3963 mi.Which one of the following numbers is closest to the surface area of the earth? (1.0 mi = 1609 m)

• A)4.9 × 10⁷ m²
• B)1.3 × 10¹⁴ m²
• C)2.6 × 10¹⁴ m²
• D)5.1 × 10¹⁴ m²

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