Question

1. apply concepts the adjective compound means \made by the combination of two or more parts.\ in a compound microscope, which are the parts that are being combined, and why?

Explanation:

The word "microscope" is a compound word. "Micro -" is a prefix meaning small, and "scope" means an instrument for viewing. They combine to form a word for an instrument to view small things.

Answer:

The parts are "micro -" and "scope". The reason for combination is that "micro -" gives the idea of smallness and "scope" indicates an instrument for viewing, together creating a word for an instrument to view small objects.