Microscope Quiz

During a science class, Anika is using a microscope to examine a slide of onion cells. She wonders, what is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• Illuminates the specimen

• Holds the slide in place

• Magnifies the image 10 times

• Magnifies the image 5 times

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the amount of light reaching the specimen?

What is the primary purpose of the objective lenses?

• To connect the base to the upper parts

• To illuminate the specimen

• To magnify the specimen

• To hold the slide in place

When using a microscope, which step should you take first?

• Focus using the fine adjustment knob

• Adjust the light

• Select the objective lens

• Place the slide

What does the coarse adjustment knob do?

• Holds the slide in place

• Moves the stage quickly for general focus

• Moves the stage for precise focusing

• Adjusts the light intensity

If you want to see more detail of a specimen, what should you do after focusing with the low power objective?

• Remove the slide

• Use the coarse adjustment knob again

• Switch to a higher power lens

• Change the light source

Which part of the microscope provides stability and support?

• Eyepiece

• Stage

• Base

• Arm

What is the function of the stage clips?

• To adjust the light

• To illuminate the specimen

• To magnify the specimen

• To hold the slide in place

Why is it important to start with the lowest power objective lens?

• To enhance the contrast

• To locate the specimen easily

• To avoid damaging the slide

• To adjust the light properly

What is the role of the fine adjustment knob?

• To illuminate the specimen

• To move the stage quickly

• To hold the slide in place

• To provide precise focusing