Observation, Inferences, Metric and Microscopes - Applied

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What is an inference?

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A statement based off of your observations.

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What is the cell theory?

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Living things are made of cells, which explains how things grow and live.

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What is the BASE UNIT of weight measurement?

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Gram.

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If the eyepiece of your scope has a power of 10, and the selected objective lens has a power of 20, what is the total magnification?

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200x.

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What is the total magnification of a microscope with two lenses when one lens has a magnification of 10x, and the other lens has a magnification of 30x?

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300x.

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What is an observation?

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The act of noting and recording something using the senses.

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What is the difference between a theory and a law?

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A theory explains why something happens, while a law describes what happens.

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What unit is used to measure length in the metric system?

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Meter.

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What is the purpose of a microscope?

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To magnify small objects so they can be seen more clearly.

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What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

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To magnify the image of the specimen.