Microscope Quiz Review

What type of microscope do we use in the science classroom?

• compound light microscope
• stereo microscope

• objective microscope

• electron microscope

When observing a specimen using the high powered objective (40X), what is the total magnification that the specimen is being observed?

• 10X

• 40X

• 400X
• 100X

How should a microscope be transported?

• by the arm and the base
• one handed

• by holding the stage

• by the eyepiece

Which knob CANNOT be turned when observing a specimen using the high powered objective?

• Coarse focus

• fine focus

• high objective

• low objective

What objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

• 4X (low power)
• 10x (medium power)

• 40x (high power)

• 400x (total magnification)

How should you clean a microscope?

• ONLY with lens paper

• with spit on your finger

• with a screen wipe

• with a paper towel

What is the purpose of the nosepiece?

• turns to adjust the amount of light that passes through
• holds the slide and allows light to pass through
• 3 different magnifications
• rotates to change between different objective lenses

What is the purpose of the objective lenses?

• holds the slide and allows light to pass through
• turns to adjust the amount of light that passes through
• rotates to change between different objective lenses
• 3 different magnifications

What is the purpose of the stage?

• rotates to change between different objective lenses
• turns to adjust the amount of light that passes through
• holds the slide and allows light to pass through
• 3 different magnifications

What is the purpose of the diaphragm?

• holds the slide and allows light to pass through
• 3 different magnifications
• turns to adjust the amount of light that passes through
• rotates to change between different objective lenses