Forensic impression evidence

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What are ridge characteristics in fingerprints?

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Ridge characteristics, also known as minutiae, are the unique patterns and detailed shapes found in fingerprints that help in identification.

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What is the term for the pattern where a fingerprint splits into two paths?

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Double bifurcation.

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What type of fingerprint pattern is characterized by one ridge entering from one side, rising in the center, and exiting on the opposite side?

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Loop.

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What type of impression is left in dust and can be revealed through electrostatic lifting?

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Latent impression.

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What is an 'island' in fingerprint analysis?

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An island is a type of minutiae that appears as a small ridge that is not connected to any other ridge.

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What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

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Arches, loops, and whorls.

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What is a patent impression?

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A patent impression is a visible print left on a surface, such as a fingerprint in blood or ink.

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What is a plastic impression?

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A plastic impression is a three-dimensional print made in a soft material, such as wax or clay.

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What is the core in fingerprint analysis?

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The core is the central part of a fingerprint pattern, often used as a reference point for classification.

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What is a delta in fingerprint analysis?

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A delta is a triangular area found in some fingerprint patterns, indicating a point where ridges diverge.