Color the Microscope Parts - KEY

1. What two structures on the microscope will you use to focus on your specimen? ____coarse and find adjustment (knob)________________
2. Why should you never use the coarse adjustment knob on high power? ______could crack slide or lens__________________
3. What will happen if you use direct sunlight to observe your specimen?________damage to eyes______________
4. Our microscopes have three objectives. What are their powers?____4x, 10x, 40x_______
5. What is the magnification of the ocular lens? ____10x____________
6. What is the shortest objective called? _____scanning objective_________________
7. How do you switch objectives?_______turn the revolving nosepiece___________________________________
8. Which structure controls how much light passes through the specimen?_______diaphragm____
9. You should carry the microscope by placing your palm on the ______base_________ and gripping the _____arm________ with your other hand.
10. How can you prevent your slide from slipping on the stage?______stage clips_____________