In the sentence, "estimated nearly 3 million ha of cropland ruined annually via erosion", what does "ha" stand for?
Thanks,
Diane
2007-02-11 04:29:14 · 5 answers · asked by Diane S 1 in Environment
hectare. 1 hectare = 10000 m^2.
2007-02-11 04:37:00 · answer #1 · answered by jcastro 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hectares-which is a unit of land measure equal to 10000 square meters. the base unit of which as an are, defined by an older form of the metric system. because of this it is not part of the international system of units but is in use anyway.
2007-02-11 12:35:39 · answer #2 · answered by mo b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a square with the side of 100 meters
2007-02-11 12:36:51 · answer #3 · answered by CM 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha is an abbreviation for hectare which is,
"A metric unit of area equal to 100 ares (2.471 acres). "
from dictionary.com
2007-02-11 12:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Laura Joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha - Hectare
A metric unit like Metre (m) and so on
2007-02-11 12:38:12 · answer #5 · answered by Khamirul Bin Mataree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋