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Microscope Parts and Usage

Authored by Michelle Daniels

Science

12th Grade

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered

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Microscope Parts and Usage
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the microscope is used to adjust the focus on the specimen by moving the stage up and down?

Eyepiece

Coarse adjustment knob

Fine adjustment knob

Diaphragm

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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What is the function of the diaphragm in a microscope?

To magnify the specimen

To hold the slide in place

To adjust the amount of light reaching the specimen

To support the eyepiece

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3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Why is it important to use the fine adjustment knob when viewing specimens under high magnification?

To prevent damage to the slide and objective lens

To increase the magnification power

To change the light intensity

To switch between different objective lenses

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and allows them to be rotated into position?

Stage

Arm

Revolving nosepiece

Base

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Explain the importance of cleaning the lenses of a microscope regularly.

To ensure the microscope looks new

To prevent the lenses from breaking

To maintain clear and accurate magnification of specimens

To make the microscope lighter

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of the objective lenses in a microscope?

To hold the specimen in place

To magnify the specimen

To provide light to the specimen

To adjust the focus

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Describe the role of the stage clips on a microscope.

To adjust the focus

To hold the slide in place

To change the magnification

To adjust the light intensity

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