The average depth of the oceans is about 3.63 km, and oceans cover about 70% of Earth’s surface. Make an order-of-magnitude estimate of the volume of water in the oceans. The circumference of Earth is about 40 000 kilometers.

The average depth of the oceans is about 3.63 km, and oceans cover about 70% of Earth’s surface. Make an order-of-magnitude estimate of the volume of water in the oceans. The circumference of Earth is about 40 000 kilometers.

An Introduction to Physical Science

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Chapter1: Measurement

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