Express the given quantity in centimeters:
500 meters.

Hint: Use metric conversions . We know meters are units of length and we also measure length in centimeters, millimeters etc. So, we can convert meters into centimeters by this relation 1 meter = 100 centimeters .

Complete step-by-step answer:
Now, \[500meters\] convert into centimeters.
Using relation, $1meter = 100centimeters$
$
  500meters = 500 \times 100centimeters \\
   \Rightarrow 500meters = 50,000centimeters \\
 $
So, the answer is 50,000 centimeters.

Note: Whenever we face such types of problems we use some important points. Like we use that relation of metric conversions in which a required unit comes then apply that relation we convert one unit into another unit.