Microscope Slide Observation Worksheet
Grade 9 Science worksheet on microscope slide observation, covering parts of a microscope, slide preparation, and observation techniques.
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Microscope Slide Observation Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
Use the diagram below of a compound microscope to answer questions 1-3.
1. The part of the microscope that you look through is called the .
2. The is used for focusing under low power.
3. The controls the amount of light passing through the specimen.
4. Which of the following is the correct way to carry a microscope?
With one hand on the arm and one hand on the base.
By the eyepiece.
By the stage.
With both hands on the arm.
5. When observing a slide, which objective lens should you start with?
High power objective.
Oil immersion objective.
Scanning or low power objective.
Any objective lens.
6. True or False: You should always use the coarse adjustment knob when focusing with the high power objective lens.
True
False
7. True or False: When making a wet mount slide, it is important to place the coverslip at an angle to avoid air bubbles.
True
False
8. Explain the difference between total magnification and the magnification of a single objective lens.
9. Describe why it is important to clean microscope lenses with lens paper only.
Match each term on the left with its definition on the right.
10. Stage clips
a. Used to make small adjustments to the focus.
11. Diaphragm
b. Holds the microscope slide in place.
12. Fine adjustment knob
c. Regulates the amount of light reaching the specimen.
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