Question

) The rate of submergence is the total change in the elevation of the pier (two m) divided by the total amount of time involved (300 years) and is therefore____ cm/yr. (Remember, 1 m 5 100 cm.)

Answer 1

0.67cm/year

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the rate of submergence is the total change in the elevation of the pier (two m) divided by the total amount of time involved (300)

We have total change in the elevation of the pier => 2m => 200cm

The total amount of time involved (300 years)

Hence, we have 200cm ÷ 300 years. = 0.67cm /yr

Therefore, in this case, the correct answer to the question is 0.67cm/year.