
Only Scientists Can Ace This Microscope Quiz!
Love science? Then take our awesome microscope to see if you’re a master of the mini-world or if you need a bigger lens to spot the answers!
Get ready to zoom into the tiny world you can’t see with your eyes alone! This super-fun wuiz will test how much you really know about the gadgets which reveal the seemingly hidden secrets of the miniature universe. From stinky germs to glittering crystals, there's a lot going on under the lens! Are you ready to take the quiz?

What is a microscope used for?

What part of a microscope do you look through?

What does "magnification" mean?

Which scientist is famous for using a microscope to discover bacteria?

What do you call the flat piece of glass you place a specimen on?

Which of these things would you MOST likely see through a microscope?

What is an electron microscope used for?

What is the name of the knob you turn to focus the microscope?

If something is magnified 100x, it appears...

What is the clear liquid sometimes used to prepare microscope slides?

Oh no! You might need a super-charged microscope to spot your score! Don’t worry — the mini-world is tricky. Have another go!

Good try! You definitely have an eye for tiny details — just a little more zoom and you’ll be a microscope whizz!

Great work! You’ve clearly got laser-focus when it comes to small details. You’re almost a microscope master!

Wow! You’re the champion when it comes to scientific gadgets. Your knowledge is so sharp you could spot an atom on a football pitch. Well done!