Microscope Observation Worksheet
A Grade 10 Science worksheet covering microscope parts, functions, and observation techniques.
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Microscope Observation Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of microscope usage and observation.
1. Which part of the microscope adjusts the amount of light passing through the specimen?
Eyepiece
Diaphragm
Objective lens
Coarse adjustment knob
2. If the eyepiece has a magnification of 10x and the objective lens has a magnification of 40x, what is the total magnification?
10x
40x
50x
400x
3. The knob should only be used with the lowest power objective lens.
4. When moving from a lower power objective to a higher power objective, the field of view becomes .
5. Label the following parts of the microscope:
A:
B:
C:
D:
6. Briefly explain the proper procedure for focusing a microscope at high power.
7. You should always begin viewing a specimen with the highest power objective lens.
True
False
8. When carrying a microscope, you should hold it by the arm and the base.
True
False