Ten real-world problems use scientific notation with distances in space, cell sizes, populations and data storage. One asks how far light travels in a minute.
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Scientific Notation Word Problems
Use this free 8th grade math worksheet from Teaching Squared. Find more in Exponents and Scientific Notation Worksheets and 8th Grade Math Worksheets.