Question

a magnifying glass is an example of which type of microscope?
electron microscope
scanning microscope
compound light microscope
simple microscope

Explanation:

A magnifying glass has a single lens. A simple microscope also has a single lens for magnification. Electron microscopes use electrons instead of light. Scanning microscopes (like scanning electron microscopes) have specific scanning mechanisms. Compound light microscopes have multiple lenses.

Answer:

simple microscope