Question

On average, the Atlantic Ocean is growing at a rate of about 2.5 cm/year. Based on that, calculate the following:
How much the Atlantic Ocean has grown since you were born(2000)
much the Atlantic Ocean has grown since Columbus sailed in 1492
How much the Atlantic Ocean will grow in the next 200 years

Answer 1

1) 2.5cm x 16 = 40cm

Answer 2

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Answer 3

2) 2016 - 1492 = 524 years
524 x 2.5cm = 1310 cm

Answer 4

3) 200 years x 2.5cm = 500cm