Because of the High Heat and Humidity in the Summer

question 11

Multiple Choice

Because of the high heat and humidity in the summer in Death Valley, California, a hiker requires about 1 quart of water for every two miles traveled on foot. If the density of water is 0.999 g\mL at 45^oC , how many kilograms of water are required for a person to walk 30 kilometers in Death Valley? (1 L = 1.0567 qt; 1 km = 0.62317 mi)

• A)8.8 kg
• B)70 kg
• C)350 kg
• D)700 kg
• E)8.8 × 10³ kg

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