Microscope Quiz --
Name:
Period
30 points possible:
1
Label the 10 parts of the microscope and list the function of each in your own words.
Word bank is provided for your assistance (1 point each square = 20 points):
Stage clip
Fine Adjustment
Name
Objective Lens
Stage
Arm
Eyepiece lens
Course Adjustment
Base
Light Source
Diaphragm
Function
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10.
11. How much are you magnifying something when you use the 40X objective with
the 10X eyepiece lens? Calculate the total magnification of this specimen (show
your work) (1 point for answer, 1 point for showing work).
One point for each one of these. Please circle the correct answer.
12. When you clean up, what step do you NOT do?
a. Turn light off.
b. Leave it plugged in.
c. Wrap cord around the microscope arm.
d. Put the cover on the microscope.
13. What do you grasp when carrying the scope?
a. The stage and nosepiece
b. The top and stage
c. The base and stage
d. The arm and base
14. What knob(s) do you use with the smaller objectives (4X and 10X)?
a. Both the course and fine knobs
b. Only the course knob
c. Only the fine knob
15. Which objective must be in place when you put the microscope away?
a. 4X
b. 10X
c. 40X
d. 100X
16. What is a coverslip?
a. A small glass or plastic cover that is placed over the object you view on
the slide
b. A small glass or plastic cover that slips into the lens
c. The cover that is placed on the jars that protects the living specimens
d. The plastic cover that covers and protects the scope.
17. Which knob do you first use when you begin looking at an object?
a. Fine focus
b. Course focus
c. Stage focus
d. Auto focus
18. Why should you NEVER use the course adjustment knob when you are on the
highest objective?
a. You might be able to see too well.
b. It could break the lens
c. It could break the arm
d. You might squish the specimen
19. How much are you magnifying something when you use the 4X objective with
the 10X eyepiece lens?
a. 4 times
b. 10 times
c. 14 times
d. 40 times
Grade this quiz with the key. You can only miss four.