Question

In terms of drilling depth below the surface, Kola Superdeep Borehole SG-3 holds the record at 12,262 meters. What is the depth of Kola in kilometers?

a) 12.262 km
b) 1.2262 km
c) 122.62 km
d) 12262 km

Answer 1

The depth of the Kola Superdeep Borehole SG-3 in kilometers is 12.262 km, which is achieved by dividing the depth in meters (12,262 m) by 1,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

The record depth of the Kola Superdeep Borehole SG-3 is 12,262 meters. To convert the depth from meters to kilometers, you divide the number of meters by 1,000 since 1 kilometer equals 1,000 meters. Therefore, 12,262 meters divided by 1,000 equals 12.262 kilometers.

So, the correct answer is a) 12.262 km.