RL 3.1

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What makes fingerprints unique to each individual?

Back

The unique pattern of lines on the tips of fingers.

Front

What is the primary use of fingerprints?

Back

Fingerprints are used to identify people.

Front

What characteristic of fingerprints ensures that no two people have the same fingerprints?

Back

Fingerprints are never the same in any two people.

Front

What is the main subject of the story discussed in the quiz?

Back

The story is about fingerprints.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

Front

What are the main types of fingerprint patterns?

Back

The main types of fingerprint patterns are loops, whorls, and arches.

Front

How do fingerprints form?

Back

Fingerprints form in the womb and are influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Front

What is the significance of the dermal papillae in fingerprint formation?

Back

Dermal papillae are the layers of skin that create the unique patterns of fingerprints.

Front

Can fingerprints change over a person's lifetime?

Back

No, fingerprints remain the same throughout a person's life, although they may become less distinct with age.

Front

What technology is commonly used to analyze fingerprints?

Back

Fingerprint analysis often uses Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS).

Front

What role do fingerprints play in forensic science?

Back

Fingerprints are crucial in forensic science for identifying suspects and linking them to crime scenes.

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5