Choose the meaningful size order for animals (smallest→largest): 1) Elephant 2) Cat 3) Mosquito 4) Tiger 5) Whale

Introduction / Context:We rank by typical adult body size among everyday species.

Given Data / Assumptions:Mosquito < Cat < Tiger < Elephant < Whale.

Concept / Approach:Order by increasing mass/length.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:Blue/large whales exceed elephants; tigers are larger than domestic cats.

Why Other Options Are Wrong:They invert some sizes (e.g., placing elephant before tiger or whale before mosquito).

Common Pitfalls:Confusing “largest land animal” (elephant) with overall largest animal (whale).

Final Answer:3, 2, 4, 1, 5