To calculate the area of the forest in square meters, we first need to convert the dimensions from kilometers to meters, and then multiply the length by the width.

1. Convert dimensions to meters: $9.4 \, \text{km} = 9.4 \times 1000 = 9400 \, \text{m}$ $4.7 \, \text{km} = 4.7 \times 1000 = 4700 \, \text{m}$

2. Calculate the area: $\text{Area} = \text{Length} \times \text{Width} = 9400 \, \text{m} \times 4700 \, \text{m} = 44,180,000 \, \text{m}^2$

So, the area of the forest is 44,180,000 square meters (m²).

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Here are 8 related questions you might find interesting:

1. How would the area change if the forest were twice as long?
2. How can you convert square meters back to square kilometers?
3. What is the perimeter of the forest?
4. How do you calculate the area of irregularly shaped forests?
5. What is the area in hectares (ha)?
6. How does forest area impact biodiversity?
7. What are some methods to measure the area of a forest?
8. How would you represent this area in scientific notation?

Tip: When converting areas between units, remember that area conversions involve squaring the linear conversion factor (e.g., 1 km² = 1,000,000 m²).