Compound Light Microscope Quiz

During a biology lab, Gab is using a microscope to examine a slide. What is the purpose of the stage clips on the microscope?

• To magnify the image

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the focus

• To change the light source

During a biology lab, Skyler is trying to focus on a slide under the microscope. Which part of the microscope moves the stage up and down for focusing.

• Fine adjustment knob

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Eyepiece

• Arm

Steve is trying to observe a specimen under the microscope. He wonders where the objective lenses are located on the microscope.

• Diaphragm

• Stage

• Revolving nosepiece

• Base

At the lab, Adriana is using a microscope to examine a slide of plant cells. What is the main function of the fine adjustment knob on the microscope?

• To hold the slide in place

• To adjust the light intensity

• To make images come into focus

• To change objective lenses

Coleen is using a microscope to examine a slide of pond water. How does the diaphragm help in viewing the specimen.

• By rotating the nosepiece

• By adjusting the slide position

• By controlling the light amount

• By changing the magnification

While observing a slide, Jack notices that the image is blurry. What should he do to improve the clarity of the image?

• Change the slide

• Adjust the coarse adjustment knob

• Use a higher magnification

• Adjust the fine adjustment knob

Identify the parts of the microscope.

a

b

c

d

e

f

Objective Lenses

Light Source

Arm

Course adjustment knob

Eyepiece

Base