How do you convert 7000 metres to kilometres?

To convert 7000 metres to kilometres, divide the number of metres by 1000, resulting in 7 kilometres.

In more detail, the metric system is based on units of ten, making conversions straightforward. The metre is the base unit of length in the metric system, and a kilometre is a larger unit used to measure longer distances. The prefix 'kilo-' means one thousand, so one kilometre is equal to one thousand metres.

To convert metres to kilometres, you simply divide the number of metres by 1000. This is because there are 1000 metres in one kilometre. For example, if you have 7000 metres and you want to know how many kilometres that is, you perform the following calculation:

\[ 7000 \, \text{metres} \div 1000 = 7 \, \text{kilometres} \]

This means that 7000 metres is equivalent to 7 kilometres. This method can be applied to any number of metres you wish to convert to kilometres. Just remember to divide by 1000, and you'll have your answer in kilometres.