Which of the following groups of terms are in the order of decreasing extension?
A) Deciduous tree, tree, maple, plant.
B) Plant, tree, deciduous tree, maple.
C) Tree, deciduous tree, maple, plant.
D) Deciduous tree, maple, plant, tree.
E) Maple, deciduous tree, tree, plant.

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B) Plant, tree, deciduous tree, maple. This sequence correctly orders the terms from the most general category (plant) to the most specific (maple). A plant encompasses all types of plants, a tree is a specific type of plant, a deciduous tree is a more specific type of tree, and maple is a specific type of deciduous tree.

Which of the Following Groups of Terms Are in the Order