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How many liters of water have fallen on 1 hectare of land if 2.5
inches of water fell
during a rain storm? Give your answer in the correct number of
significant digits
area = 1 hectare = 1.55 x 10^7 sq.inch
water fell = 2.5 in
volume of water = area x water fell in inches
= 1.55 x 10^7 x 2.5
= 3.88 x 10^7 in^3
1 cubic inch = 0.01639 liters
3.88 x 10^7 in^3 = 3.88 x 10^7 x 0.01639
= 635112.5 liters
= 6.35 x 10^5 Liters