What is the purpose of a microscope?

• To make objects appear larger

• To study living organisms

• To magnify light

• To clean microscope lenses

Which type of microscope is more powerful?

• Simple microscope

• Compound microscope

• Electron microscope

• Hand lens

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To hold the lens closest to the eye

• To adjust the amount of light entering the stage area

• To support the body tube

• To move the tube up and down

Which objective lens is longer?

• High-power objective lens

• Low-power objective lens

• Eyepiece

• Diaphragm

How does a microscope magnify objects?

• By bending light

• By reflecting light

• By blocking light

• By absorbing light

What is the total magnification of a microscope with an eyepiece magnification of 10x and an objective lens magnification of 40x?

• 400x

• 50x

• 4000x

• 100x

What type of slide would you use to study organisms living in pond water while they are still alive?

• Temporary slide

• Permanent slide

• Cover slip

• Base

What is the advantage of using a permanent slide?

• It can be stored and studied over and over again

• It is made of glass and is about 7.5 cm x 2.5 cm

• It rests on the glass slide

• It allows light to pass through

How should a microscope be held?

• With one hand holding the arm and the other supporting the base

• With one hand holding the eyepiece and the other supporting the stage

• With one hand holding the diaphragm and the other supporting the mirror

• With one hand holding the nosepiece and the other supporting the body tube

What should be used to clean microscope lenses?

• Special lens paper

• Regular tissues

• Cloth

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