WorksheetsMicroscopes and How to Use a Light Microscope Amoeba Sisters
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
What is the primary difference between magnification and resolution in microscopy?
Magnification makes an image appear larger, while resolution is the ability to distinguish between two objects.
Magnification is the ability to distinguish between two objects, while resolution makes an image appear larger.
Magnification and resolution are two terms for the same concept.
Magnification is only for light microscopes, and resolution is only for electron microscopes.
Which type of light microscope produces a light image on a dark background?
Brightfield microscope
Darkfield microscope
Phase-contrast microscope
Fluorescence microscope
Why are electron microscopes generally required to view viruses?
Viruses are too small to be resolved by light microscopes.
Electron microscopes provide a 3D view of the virus's surface.
Electron microscopes can visualize the internal structures of viruses.
Viruses are transparent and cannot be seen with light.
If a microscope has an eyepiece lens with 10X magnification and an objective lens with 40X magnification, what is the total magnification?
10X
40X
50X
400X
Which knob on a microscope makes large, dramatic movements to adjust the focus?
Fine focus knob
Stage knob
Coarse focus knob
Light adjustment knob
What is the correct order of steps when preparing a wet mount for a microscope?
Place cover slip, add water sample, place on slide.
Add water sample to slide, place cover slip.
Place slide, add cover slip, add water sample.
Place water sample, add slide, place cover slip.
Which of the following is an important safety and care tip when using a microscope?
Use the coarse focus knob at the highest magnification for clear images.
Clean the objective lenses with regular tissue paper.
Always be aware of the slide's position to avoid crushing it with the objective lens.
Keep the microscope near a water source for easy cleaning.
