The Correct Prefix for the Multiplier 10 Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

The correct prefix for the multiplier 10 is:

• A)deca.
• B)deci.
• C)tera.
• D)centi.
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Mantle-derived

Originating or derived from the Earth's mantle, the thick layer of rock below Earth's crust and above the core.

Meteoric Water

Water originating from precipitation, including rain, snow, or hail, that infiltrates the Earth's surface.

Large Magma Chambers

Underground pools of molten rock that feed volcanoes and can store huge volumes of magma beneath the Earth's surface.

Partially Crystallized

A state in which a substance has begun to form a crystalline structure but has not fully completed the process.