Microscope Quiz

What is the primary function of a microscope?

• To take pictures of faraway objects

• To magnify tiny objects so they can be seen clearly

• To measure the weight of small objects

• To detect the presence of metals

What are cells often described as in the text?

• Tiny animals

• Building blocks of all living things

• Pieces of sand

• Particles of dust

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Where do we place the tiny sample we want to observe under the microscope?

• On the eyepiece

• On the lens

• On the stage

• On the handle

What is the special platform on a microscope called where we place the sample?

• Stage

• Slide

• Eyepiece

• Objective

What is the eyepiece of a microscope used for?

• Holding the sample

• Magnifying the image

• Focusing light

• Viewing the magnified image

What is the first step in preparing a tiny piece of onion for viewing under the microscope?

• Drying the sample

• Placing it in the sun

• Putting it on a slide and adding a few drops of water

• Covering it with a thick glass sheet

What do we use to cover the tiny piece of onion on the slide?

• A large glass sheet

• A thin glass sheet

• A metal cover

• A plastic sheet

What can we see when we use the lowest magnification on a microscope?

• The most detailed view

• A wide-angle picture

• The smallest cells

• The individual atoms

How does increasing the magnification on a microscope affect what we see?

• Makes the image blurrier

• Shows more details

• Decreases the size of the image

• Makes the colors change

What do we learn about when using a microscope to look at an onion piece?

• The outer skin of the onion

• The tiny cells that make up the onion

• The color of the onion

• The taste of the onion

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