Microscope Parts Worksheet
Identify and label the different parts of a microscope with this Grade 4 science worksheet.
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Microscope Parts Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the image of the microscope to help you.
Study the diagram of the microscope below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
1. The part you look through is called the .
2. The flat place where you put the slide is called the .
3. The knob that moves the stage up and down a lot is the adjustment knob.
4. The lenses that are closest to the slide are called the lenses.
5. Which part of the microscope holds the objective lenses and can be rotated?
Eyepiece
Stage clips
Revolving nosepiece
Diaphragm
6. What is the purpose of the light source on a microscope?
To hold the slide in place
To make the image bigger
To illuminate the specimen
To adjust the focus
7. The arm is used to carry the microscope safely.
True
False
8. The fine adjustment knob makes large changes to the focus.
True
False
9. Why is it important to use both hands when carrying a microscope?
10. Describe the function of the stage clips on a microscope.