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Microscopes Quiz
1. Which of the following is an example of a
concave structure?
a. b.
c. d.
2. Why does a microscope stage have a small hole
in it?
a. To hold the specimen in place
b. To secure slides to the stage
c. To allow light to pass through
d. To prevent slides from sticking to the stage
3. Why are specimens usually very thin slices of
material? Choose the best answer.
a. The thinness allows light to pass through, which
makes the specimen visible
b. Thick objects cannot fit on microscope stages
c. Thick objects do not have to be magnified—they can
be observed with the naked eye
d. The thinness makes individual atoms easier to see
4. Which part(s) of a microscope forms an
enlarged image of a specimens?
a. The light source
b. The focus knobs
c. The stage
d. The objective lenses
5. If a specimen appears extremely blurry, what
should you do first? Choose the best answer.
a. Adjust the fine focus knob
b. Adjust the coarse focus knob
c. Adjust the ocular lenses
d. Move the slide around the stage
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6. "Slides are made of translucent material, like
plastic or glass." What does "translucent" mean in
the preceding phrase?
a. That light can pass through them
b. That they reflect light
c. That they magnify light
d. That they are shatter-proof
7. What can you infer about
these two parts of a
microscope?
a. They are lightweight
b. They contain mirrors and lenses
c. They are strong and sturdy
d. They are made from glass or plastic
8. Why is Anton van Leeuwenhoek considered the
"father of microscopy?"
a. He was the first person to observe an animal cell
through a microscope.
b. He invented the first microscope.
c. He was the best microscope-maker of his time.
d. He published an instruction book on how to make
microscopes.
9. Why can electron microscopes magnify smaller
objects than optical microscopes?
a. Electrons are much smaller than protons
b. Electron microscopes have bigger stages than
optical microscopes
c. Electron wavelengths are smaller than visible light
wavelengths
d. Electron microscopes have bigger lenses than
optical microscopes
10. What can you infer about scanning probe
microscopes?
a. They were among the first microscopes to be
invented
b. They are commonly found in junior high school
biology labs
c. They are a relatively recent invention
d. They use extremely powerful light sources