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Microscope

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which statement below represents the correct function of the microscope?

a)

Used to provide heat during an experiment

b)

Used for measuring small amounts of liquids

c)

Used to separate solids from liquids

d)

Used to make small images appear larger

2.

The power of the microscope to show detail clearly is called

a)

Magnification

b)

Resolution

c)

Imaging

d)

Illumination

3.

Who is believed to have invented the microscope?

a)

Anton Leeuwenhoek

b)

Demetri Mendelev

c)

Antonio Leeuvenhoek

d)

Albert Einstein

4.

Which structure on the microscope is used to make objects appear larger?

a)

Adjustment Knob

b)

Base

c)

Objective Lens

d)

Diaphragm

5.

Which two structures are used to carry to the microscope from point A to point B?

a)

Diaphragm and Arm

b)

Arm and Base

c)

Stage and Base

d)

Base and Stage Clips

6.

Which number on the diagram represents the stage clips?

a)

Number 1

b)

Number 5

c)

Number 4

d)

Number 7

7.

Which structure on a microscope controls the amount of light entering the stage?

a)

Mirror

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Objective Lens

d)

Adjustment Knob

8.

Which structure on a microscope reflects light on the stage?

a)

Illuminator/Mirror

b)

Diaphragm

c)

Eye piece

d)

Nosepiece

9.

Which numbers on the diagram make objects appear clearer?

a)

Numbers 1 and 3

b)

Numbers 12 and 13

c)

Numbers 10 and 11

d)

Numbers 1 and 13

10.

Which number represents the structure that is used to hold the slide in place?

a)

Number 12

b)

Number 10

c)

Number 4

d)

Number 1

11.

What is the name of the rectangular piece of glass used to place specimen on?

a)

Stage

b)

Mirror

c)

Illuminator

d)

Slide

12.

What is the role of the eyepiece on a microscope?

a)

To make images appear clearer

b)

To reflect light on the stage

c)

To make images appear larger

d)

To look through