Question 1

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Virtual image

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Question 2

What happens to a light beam that passes through a polarizing crystal? What happens when plane-polarized light passes through a second polarizing crystal set perpendicular to the first crystal?

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Question 3

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Working distance

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Question 4

Briefly describe how a comparison microscope works and what it is used for.

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Question 5

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Comparison microscope

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Question 6

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Field of view

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Question 7

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Polarizing microscope

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Question 8

Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using a stereoscopic microscope. What is an example of evidence you may examine using a stereoscopic microscope?

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Question 9

How can a scanning electron microscope be used to identify the elements present in a specimen?

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Question 10

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Vertical illumination

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Question 11

Imagine you are placing a slide on a compound microscope for examination. Describe each part of the microscope you would handle and adjust to complete this process.

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Question 12

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Depth of focus

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Question 13

Which two instruments are combined to make a microspectrophotometer? Describe the utility of using this device to produce an IR spectrum of evidence such as fibers or paints.

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Question 14

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Transmitted illumination

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Question 15

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Objective lens

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Question 16

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Magnification

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Question 17

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Real image

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Question 18

What are the two categories of pollen-producing plants? Which type of pollen is useful for identifying a geographical origin? Which type is deposited on clothing or objects only by direct contact with the plant?

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Question 19

Indicate what type of microscope (compound, comparison, stereoscopic, or polarizing light)should be used to analyze each of the following items of evidence:
a. fired bullets
b. a synthetic fiber
c. soil minerals
d. paint chips
e. a shed head hair

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Question 20

Match the word in Column 1 to its definition in Column 2. Each answer can only be used once.
A)Size of the specimen area being observed
B)Provides a simultaneous view of two specimens
C)Space between the specimen and objective lens
D)Illumination required to view a transparent object
E)Illumination of a specimen from above
F)The thickness of a specimen in focus
G)Eyepiece multiplied by objective lens
H)The image seen through a compound microscope
I)The lower lens of a microscope positioned directly over the specimen
J)Presents a distinctive three-dimensional image
K)Used to examine birefringent materials
L)Image formed by the actual convergence of light rays on a screen
-Stereoscopic microscope

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Quiz 8: The Microscope

What happens to a light beam that passes through a polarizing crystal? What happens when plane-polarized light passes through a second polarizing crystal set perpendicular to the first crystal?

Briefly describe how a comparison microscope works and what it is used for.

Discuss some advantages and disadvantages of using a stereoscopic microscope. What is an example of evidence you may examine using a stereoscopic microscope?

How can a scanning electron microscope be used to identify the elements present in a specimen?

Imagine you are placing a slide on a compound microscope for examination. Describe each part of the microscope you would handle and adjust to complete this process.

Which two instruments are combined to make a microspectrophotometer? Describe the utility of using this device to produce an IR spectrum of evidence such as fibers or paints.

What are the two categories of pollen-producing plants? Which type of pollen is useful for identifying a geographical origin? Which type is deposited on clothing or objects only by direct contact with the plant?

Indicate what type of microscope (compound, comparison, stereoscopic, or polarizing light)should be used to analyze each of the following items of evidence: a. fired bullets b. a synthetic fiber c. soil minerals d. paint chips e. a shed head hair