The correct answer is: C. Chronology : Sequential
A hierarchy is a system in which elements are ranked one above the other. In a hierarchy, each element is subordinate to one element above it and superior to all elements below it. A chronology is a list of events in order of their occurrence. In a chronology, each event is preceded by and followed by other events.
In the pair “hierarchy : ranked,” the first word, “hierarchy,” refers to a system in which elements are ranked one above the other. The second word, “ranked,” refers to the order in which elements are ranked. The two words are related in that the order in which elements are ranked is determined by the hierarchy.
In the pair “chronology : sequential,” the first word, “chronology,” refers to a list of events in order of their occurrence. The second word, “sequential,” refers to the order in which events occur. The two words are related in that the order in which events occur is determined by the chronology.
The other options are not correct because the two words in each pair do not have the same relationship as the two words in the original pair.
In the pair “infinity : fixed,” the first word, “infinity,” refers to something that is endless or without limit. The second word, “fixed,” refers to something that is not changing or not able to be changed. The two words are not related in that the order in which elements are ranked is not determined by infinity.
In the pair “equation : solved,” the first word, “equation,” refers to a mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions. The second word, “solved,” refers to the process of finding the value of an unknown quantity in an equation. The two words are not related in that the order in which events occur is not determined by an equation.
In the pair “critique : biased,” the first word, “critique,” refers to an evaluation or analysis of something. The second word, “biased,” refers to having or showing a tendency to favor one person or group over another. The two words are not related in that the order in which elements are ranked is not determined by a critique.