Microscope Applications and Comparisons

Microscope Applications and Comparisons

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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John Ryuta from Celestron explains the differences between stereo and compound microscopes. Stereo microscopes provide a 3D view with two eyepieces and are ideal for larger objects like fossils and coins. Compound microscopes offer higher magnification for viewing small specimens like cells. Both types have specific applications and advantages, with stereo microscopes being used for industrial inspection and compound microscopes for scientific research.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between compound and stereo microscopes?

Stereo microscopes are used for larger objects.

Compound microscopes provide a three-dimensional view.

Compound microscopes are used for industrial components.

Stereo microscopes have higher magnification.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feature distinguishes a stereo microscope from a compound microscope?

It has a single eyepiece.

It provides a two-dimensional image.

It has two eyepieces and two objective lenses.

It is used for viewing slides.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following objects is best viewed with a stereo microscope?

Plant cells

Blood cells

Coins

Bacteria

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might a coin collector use a stereo microscope?

To see the entire coin at once.

To detect minute damage on the coin's surface.

To view the coin's cellular structure.

To magnify the coin up to 2000 times.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key advantage of compound microscopes over stereo microscopes?

They have a larger field of view.

They offer higher magnification levels.

They are more portable.

They provide a three-dimensional image.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical use of a compound microscope?

Observing entire flowers

Viewing large fossils

Inspecting industrial components

Examining cellular structures

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common application of compound microscopes?

Inspecting coins

Viewing plant cells

Examining stamps

Observing rocks

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