Root Word: Scope Flashcards

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What is a Telescope?

  • A device for examining small objects
  • An instrument for underwater observation
  • A device to see things that are far away (correct)
  • A tool for diagnosing medical conditions

What does a Microscope do?

  • A device for astronomical observations
  • Makes small objects appear larger (correct)
  • Used for listening to internal body sounds
  • Allows viewing of distant objects

What is a Periscope used for?

  • To examine internal body sounds
  • To observe underwater without being seen (correct)
  • To predict astrological events
  • To view the stars

What does a Horoscope represent?

<p>A cosmic diagram for predicting life events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an Arthroscope?

<p>A device for examining the interior of a joint (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term Microscopic mean?

<p>Not visible without a microscope (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a Stethoscope used for?

<p>Listening to heart and lung sounds (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a Kaleidoscope show?

<p>Patterns formed by colored glass (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Scope?

<p>The range or extent of something, or an instrument for viewing or examining.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Telescopic mean?

<p>Making distant objects appear closer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

  • Telescope: A long tube device used to observe distant objects; essential for astronomy.
  • Microscope: Enables magnification of small objects to make them visible; crucial in biology and material science.
  • Periscope: Utilized in submarines, this instrument uses lenses and mirrors to provide a view when direct sight is obstructed.
  • Arthroscope: A fiber-optic tool for examining joint interiors; commonly used in minimally invasive surgeries.
  • Stethoscope: A key medical instrument for auscultation, allowing healthcare providers to hear internal body sounds.
  • Kaleidoscope: An apparatus containing colored glass pieces and mirrors that create dynamic and colorful patterns when rotated.

Additional Terminology

  • Horoscope: A diagram representing celestial positions, used by astrologers for predictions regarding a person's life events.
  • Microscopic: Describes objects too small to be seen without magnification; fundamental in understanding cellular structures.
  • Scope: Refers broadly to the extent or range of something, as well as any viewing or examining instrument.
  • Telescopic: An adjective describing the ability of an object or device to magnify distant objects, enhancing sight and perception.

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