Question

almost 97% of all water on earth is in oceans, seas, and bays. together, they hold about 1,338,000,000 cubic kilometers of water. what is 1,338,000,000 written in scientific notation?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify coefficient (1≤a<10)

Take 1.338 (from 1,338,000,000)

Step2: Count decimal shifts

Move decimal 9 places left: $10^9$

Step3: Combine coefficient and power

$1.338 \times 10^9$

Answer:

$1.338 \times 10^9$