Grade 8 Microscope Quiz

What is the function of the eyepiece in a microscope?

• To clean the microscope lens

• To hold the specimen in place

• To adjust the lighting of the microscope

• To magnify the image produced by the objective lens

Which part of the microscope supports the slide being viewed?

• eyepiece

• stage

• base

• handle

What is the purpose of the diaphragm on a microscope?

• To control the amount of light passing through the specimen

• To hold the specimen in place

• To adjust the focus of the specimen

• To change the magnification of the microscope

Which part of the microscope is used to focus on the specimen?

• Eyepiece lens

• Objective lens

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Stage

What is the function of the objective lenses on a microscope?

• To hold the specimen in place

• To magnify the specimen being observed

• To clean the microscope

• To adjust the lighting

Which part of the microscope should you look through to view the specimen?

• Microscope lens

• Base

• Stage

• Eyepiece

What is the purpose of the arm on a microscope?

• To hold snacks

• To make coffee

• To play music

• To carry and support the microscope

Which part of the microscope should you hold when carrying it?

• Arm and base

• Lens and stage

• Eyepiece and objective

• Coarse focus and fine focus

What is the function of the base on a microscope?

• Regulates the temperature of the microscope

• Reflects light onto the specimen

• Controls the magnification level

• Provides stability and support

Which part of the microscope should you use to secure the slide in place?

• Eyepiece

• Illuminator

• Stage clips or stage mechanical stage

• Objective lens