High School

Which of the following lists metric prefixes in order from largest to smallest?

A. Kilo-, Micro-, Milli-, Mega-
B. Mega-, Kilo-, Milli-, Micro-
C. Mega-, Kilo-, Micro-, Milli-
D. Kilo-, Mega-, Milli-, Micro-

Answer :

Final answer:

The correct order of metric prefixes from largest to smallest is Mega-, Kilo-, Milli-, Micro-.

Explanation:

The correct order of metric prefixes from largest to smallest is Mega-, Kilo-, Milli-, Micro-.

These metric prefixes indicate multiples or fractions of a fundamental unit in the metric system. For example, the prefix Mega- represents a factor of 106, Kilo- represents a factor of 103, Milli- represents a factor of 10-3, and Micro- represents a factor of 10-6.