Laboratory and Geographic Instruments

a container usually made of glass or plastic used in chemistry and laboratory

specialized laboratory tools used for safely handling hot beakers, glassware, or other objects during experiments or laboratory procedures

The chemistry student used beaker tongs to lift the hot glass beaker off the Bunsen burner after heating the solution.

a cylindrical glass or plastic tube used to hold, mix, or heat small amounts of liquids or gases in a laboratory setting

The scientist carefully added the solution to the test tube for the experiment.

a cylindrical container with volume markings used to measure the volume of liquids

The chemistry student poured the liquid into the graduated cylinder to determine its volume.

a laboratory tool used to measure and transfer small volumes of liquid

She carefully calibrated the pipette before transferring the sample into the test tube.

a shallow, flat-bottomed vessel typically made of glass or porcelain, used in laboratory settings for evaporating liquids to concentrate solutions or to precipitate dissolved substances

The chemist transferred the solution into an evaporating dish and placed it on a hot plate to evaporate the solvent, leaving behind the desired solute.

a heat-resistant container used for melting or heating substances to high temperatures

The chemist placed the mixture into the crucible and heated it over the Bunsen burner.

a slender, cylindrical object made of glass, often used in scientific experiments, laboratory settings, or glassblowing

The chemist used a glass rod to stir the solution in the beaker, ensuring thorough mixing of the reactants.

a piece of equipment used in a laboratory that can burn gas and create flames

The scientist used the Bunsen burner to heat the chemical mixture.

move or pour through a funnel

a small tube with a tapered tip used to dispense small amounts of liquid in a controlled manner

The pharmacist used a dropper to measure and dispense medication into the patient's bottle.

an instrument that makes looking at tiny objects or organisms possible by enlarging them which is useful in scientific studies

The scientist used a microscope to examine the structure of the bacteria in the sample.

a conical laboratory flask with a narrow neck, used for mixing, heating, and storing liquids

The chemist used an Erlenmeyer flask to prepare the chemical solution for the experiment.

an electrical device characterized by its capacity to store an electric charge

an image that shows where things like countries, seas, cities, roads, etc. are in an area

He studied the map to plan the best route for his road trip.

a type of map that focuses on a specific theme or topic, such as population density, climate, or land use

The thematic map of average annual temperature revealed stark differences between coastal and inland regions.

a collection of maps, charts, and geographical information typically organized by region or topic

He opened the atlas to find the best route for the road trip.

the world; the planet that we live on

a device with a needle that always points to the north, used to find direction

The hiker used a compass to navigate through the dense forest and stay on the right path.

a piece of equipment by which the far objects, particularly those in space, are made clearly visible

He used a telescope to observe the stars.

a computer-based system designed to capture, store, manipulate, analyze, manage, and present spatial or geographic data

The city government used a GIS to map out the locations of public facilities such as schools, parks, and hospitals to better serve the community.