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What is a microscope?
What is a microscope?
- An image reduced to small size on film
- An instrument that makes small objects look larger (correct)
- A device that cooks food with a very short electromagnetic wave
- An instrument for measuring very short distances
What does a microwave do?
What does a microwave do?
Cooks food with a very short electromagnetic wave
What is a micrometer used for?
What is a micrometer used for?
Measuring very short distances
What is microfilm?
What is microfilm?
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Define microburst.
Define microburst.
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What is a microgram?
What is a microgram?
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What does microform refer to?
What does microform refer to?
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What is a microchip?
What is a microchip?
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What is a microlight?
What is a microlight?
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What is the purpose of a microphone?
What is the purpose of a microphone?
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Study Notes
Micro- Prefix Vocabulary
- Microscope: Instrument used to magnify small objects, making them easier to observe for scientific purposes.
- Microwave: Cooks food using short electromagnetic waves, commonly found in households for quick heating and cooking.
- Micrometer: Precision tool designed for measuring extremely small distances, often used in mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
- Microfilm: Storage medium where images are reduced in size and recorded on film, utilized for archiving documents and photographs.
- Microburst: Intensely localized downdraft that results in powerful gusts of wind, often observed in severe weather conditions.
- Microgram: Unit of mass equal to one millionth of a gram, frequently used in scientific measurements and pharmacology.
- Microform: Type of document storage format that reduces images in size, facilitating the preservation and handling of archival materials.
- Microchip: Small electronic component embedded in devices; crucial for processing and storing computer memory and data.
- Microlight: Lightweight aviation craft, typically designed for solo or tandem flights, emphasizing simplicity and minimalism in design.
- Microphone: Device that amplifies sound, converting small audio waves into larger ones for various applications, such as recording and public speaking.
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