Forensics Semester 1 REVIEW

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What type of photography shows the crime scene in wide angles?

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Overview photography captures the entire scene, providing context and spatial relationships.

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What are class characteristics of shoe prints?

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Class characteristics include features like manufacturer, size, color, and tread pattern, but not individual wear patterns or nicks.

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What are the four front middle teeth called?

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The four front middle teeth are called incisors.

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What is the Chain of Custody?

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The Chain of Custody is the documented and unbroken transfer of evidence from the crime scene to the courtroom.

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How can the track stance width of a car be determined?

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It can be determined by measuring the distance between the mid points of the front or rear tires.

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What is the purpose of forensic photography?

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Forensic photography is used to document crime scenes and evidence accurately for legal purposes.

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What is direct evidence?

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Direct evidence is evidence that directly links a suspect to a crime, such as eyewitness testimony.

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What is circumstantial evidence?

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Circumstantial evidence is evidence that suggests a fact or event without proving it directly.

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What are the different types of fingerprints?

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The main types of fingerprints are loops, whorls, and arches.

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What is the significance of blood spatter analysis?

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Blood spatter analysis helps reconstruct the events of a crime by examining the patterns and distribution of blood.