Because of the high heat and low humidity in the summer in Death Valley,California,a visitor requires about one quart of water for every two miles travelled on foot.Calculate the approximate number of litres required for a person to walk 10 kilometres in Death Valley.
A)7.4 L
B)295 L
C)76 L
D)117 L

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1 quart of water is needed for every 2 miles. 10 kilometers is approximately 6.21 miles. Therefore, a person would need about 3.1 quarts of water. Since 1 quart is approximately 0.946 liters, 3.1 quarts is about 2.93 liters, which rounds to approximately 3 liters, making 7.4 L the closest option.

Because of the High Heat and Low Humidity in the Summer