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Microscope Parts and Usage
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Science
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12th Grade
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Michelle Daniels
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus on the specimen by moving the stage up and down?
Eyepiece
Coarse adjustment knob
Fine adjustment knob
Diaphragm
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?
To magnify the specimen
To hold the slide in place
To adjust the amount of light reaching the specimen
To support the eyepiece
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to use the fine adjustment knob when viewing specimens under high magnification?
To prevent damage to the slide and objective lens
To increase the magnification power
To change the light intensity
To switch between different objective lenses
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and allows them to be rotated into position?
Stage
Arm
Revolving nosepiece
Base
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the importance of cleaning the lenses of a microscope regularly.
To ensure the microscope looks new
To prevent the lenses from breaking
To maintain clear and accurate magnification of specimens
To make the microscope lighter
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of the objective lenses in a microscope?
To hold the specimen in place
To magnify the specimen
To provide light to the specimen
To adjust the focus
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Describe the role of the stage clips on a microscope.
To adjust the focus
To hold the slide in place
To change the magnification
To adjust the light intensity
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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept
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