They make small objects easier to see. They make distant objects appear closer. They reduce the glare from shiny objects. The improve the brightness of dim objects.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: The first microscopes were built in the 1600s. Microscopes have improved since then, but still perform the same job. How do microscopes most help scientists?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- They make small objects easier to see.
- They make distant objects appear closer.
- They reduce the glare from shiny objects.
- The improve the brightness of dim objects.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

They make small objects easier to see.