Question

question 8

mt. kosciusko in australia is 2230 m in elevation. how many kilometers is this?

0.223 km
2.23 km
223 km
22.3 km

Explanation:

Identify the conversion factor between meters and kilometers

$$ 1\text{ km} = 1000\text{ m} $$

Set up the dimensional analysis equation

$$ 2230\text{ m} \times \frac{1\text{ km}}{1000\text{ m}} $$

Calculate the final value

$$ \frac{2230}{1000}\text{ km} = 2.23\text{ km} $$

Answer:

• (A) 0.223 km
• (B) 2.23 km (Correct answer)
• (C) 223 km
• (D) 22.3 km