Science 9 Microscopes 2

What piece supports the microscope and is supported by your hand when carrying the microscope from one place to another?

• Eyepiece

• Stage

• Base

• Light Source

What piece supports the body tube and is also used to transport the microscope from one place to another, along with the base?

• Arm

• Stage

• Aperture

• Objective

What piece is the platform that supports the microscope slide?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

What piece holds the microscope slide in place ?

• Base

• Diaphragm

• Stage Clips

• Stage

What piece controls the amount of light that enters the microscope ?

• Aperture

• Diaphragm

• Light Source

• Arm

What piece is a larger knob usually found on either the body tube or the arm and it is used to focus the image under low & medium power?

• Aperture

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Diaphragm

• Course Adjustment Know

What piece is the smaller knob, found near the course adjustment knob, and is used mostly to focus the image under high power?

• Aperture

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Diaphragm

• Course Adjustment Know

What piece is found between the base and the stage and shines light through the object being viewed and into the microscope ?

• Aperture

• Fine Adjustment Knob

• Lamp or Light Source

• Stage Clips

What piece holds and turns the objective lenses into viewing position?

• Aperture

• Objective

• Nosepiece

• Stage Clips

Which of the following should you NOT do when handling a microscope?

• Only use lens paper for cleaning

• Carry with one hand

• Always store covered

• Be careful of cords