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Unit 3 ∙ Constructed Response

Scientific Notation

3. This table shows the area of each of the five oceans on Earth. Use this information
   to answer the following questions.

a. How many times greater is the area of the Indian Ocean than the Southern Ocean?

Show work, and give the answer in scientific notation.

Answer: __

b. Explain the process to prove that your answer in 3a is correct.

Ocean Name Size

Arctic Ocean (^)
Atlantic Ocean (^)
Indian Ocean (^)
Pacific Ocean?
Southern Ocean (^)
Process Explanation of Steps