The Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench is the deepest known point in the Earth's oceans at 36,070 feet. What is this depth in kilometers? (Round to the nearest whole number and do not include units in your answer.) Note: There are 3.28 feet in a meter.
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Since there are 3.28 feet in a meter, divide the total feet by 3.28 to get the depth in meters. \[ 36,070 \, \text{feet} \div 3.28 = 10,993.9 \, \text{meters} \] Show more…
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