We love TED-Ed and big questions. How can we not love Scott Gass’ “How big is the ocean?”
Power up your brain!
How much area does the ocean cover?
What is the area of the whole world?
How much of Mauna Kea is underwater?
Trying to understand the BIG scale:
- How many 0’s are in the area of the ocean (in km
<sup>2</sup>)? - How many meters are in 1 kilometer?
- How many 0’s are in the volume of the ocean (in km
<sup>2</sup>)? - What is the area of the United States (in km
<sup>2</sup>)?