Microscope Review - 7th grade

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How should you clean a microscope lenses?

Back

With lens paper.

Front

What is the name of the part that holds the objective lenses and can be rotated?

Back

Revolving nosepiece.

Front

When focusing on a new specimen, which adjustment should you start with?

Back

Coarse adjustment.

Front

What objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

Back

Low power objective lens.

Front

What is the total magnification when using a 10x eyepiece and a 4x scanning objective?

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40x.

Front

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

Back

To magnify the image of the specimen.

Front

What is the purpose of the stage on a microscope?

Back

To hold the slide in place.

Front

What does the term 'magnification' refer to in microscopy?

Back

The process of enlarging the appearance of an object.

Front

What is the difference between coarse and fine adjustment knobs?

Back

Coarse adjustment is for initial focusing, while fine adjustment is for precise focusing.

Front

What is the role of the light source in a microscope?

Back

To illuminate the specimen for better visibility.