Scientific Notation Scavenger Hunt

Scientific Notation Scavenger Hunt

Directions: Click on the Items (linked) to look online for really big and really small numbers.  Click on the link and write the standard number for each item listed.  Then, convert the standard number into scientific notation.

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What is the elevation of Mount Everest in feet? Standard Notation (regular number)

Math Response

What is the elevation of Mount Everest in feet? Scientific Notation

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Correct Answer: 2.9032\times10^4

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What is the distance in miles from Jupiter to Mars? Standard Form (regular number)

Math Response

What is the distance in miles from Jupiter to Mars? Scientific Notation rounded to the nearest hundredths place.

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Correct Answer: 3.42\times10^8

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How much water is in the ocean (in cubic kilometers?) Standard Notation (regular number)

Math Response

How much water is in the ocean (in cubic kilometers?) Scientific Notation rounded to the nearest thousandths place.

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Correct Answer: 1.386\times10^9

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What is the population of Virginia in 2023? Standard Notation (regular number)

Math Response

What is the population of Virginia in 2023? Scientific Notation rounded to the nearest hundredths place.

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Correct Answer: 8.72\times10^6

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