Microscopes

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

• compound light microscope

• scanning electron microscope

• tunneling electron microscope

• magnifying glass

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

• 400X

• 40X

• 100X

• 4000X

How many objectives do our microscopes have?

• 3

• 2

• 1

• 10

How should a microscope be transported?

• by the arm and the base

• arm

• base

• by the cord

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

• coarse adjustment

• fine adjustment

• nosepiece adjustment

• objective adjustment

Which objective lens should you ALWAYS begin your observation with?

• low power objective

• medium power objective

• high power objective

• extra high power objective

How should you clean a microscope?

• lens paper

• paper towel

• toilet paper

• wipe

How should a microscope be stored?

• with the low power objective in place

• without a dust cover

• with the stage fully raised

• with microscope slides secured to the stage

What will you notice about an image projected through a light microscope?

• it is flipped and upside down

• it is sideways

• it disappears

• it is smaller

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What are some things we may view under the microscope this year?

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