
Fingerprints
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Science
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5th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the most common type of fingerprint pattern found in the general population?
Back
Loops
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the study of fingerprint identification?
Back
Dactyloscopy
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What part of the finger is essential to capture for a clear fingerprint?
Back
The top part of the finger.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are the three primary classes of fingerprint patterns?
Back
Arches, whorls, and loops.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What are loops in fingerprints named after?
Back
Their positions related to the radius and ulna bones.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the core in fingerprint analysis?
Back
The core is the center of a fingerprint pattern and is crucial for classification.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a whorl and an arch in fingerprint patterns?
Back
Whorls have circular or spiral patterns, while arches have a wave-like pattern.
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