Science Parts of a Microscope Test

Question 1

Holds the eyepieces in place above the objective lens.

Answer 1

Body Tube

Question 2

Hold the objectives. The objectives are exposed and able to be rotated so that different magnifications can be selected.

Answer 2

Nose Piece

Question 3

Major lenses used for specimen magnification. They have a magnification power of 40x-100x. Each lens has its own magnification power.

Answer 3

Objectives

Question 3

Place where the specimen is placed for a viewing.

Answer 3

Stage

Question 4

Holds the slide in place.

Answer 4

Stage Clip

Question 5

The bottom of the microscope-what the microscope stands on.

Answer 5

Base

Question 6

A lamp that you turn on and off using a switch to illuminate a specimen.

Answer 6

Light Source

Question 7

The lens the viewer looks through to see the specimen. The eyepiece usually contains a 10x or 15x power lens.

Answer 7

Ocular Lenses

Question 8

Moves the stage up and down to bring the specimen into focus.

Answer 8

Coarse Focus

Question 9

Used to bring the specimen into sharp focus under low power and used for all focusing when using high power lenses.

Answer 9

Fine Focus

Question 10

Connects to the base and supports the microscope head. It is also used to carry the microscope.

Answer 10

Arm

Question 11

Can be adjusted to vary the intensity, and size, of the cone of light that is projected through the slide

Answer 11

Diaphragm