MIDTERM_USE_FOR.SCI_Units_1&2_REVIEW

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What is the purpose of overview photos in a crime scene?

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To show all pieces of evidence in the crime scene.

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What does the Innocence Project primarily use to exonerate falsely convicted individuals?

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DNA.

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What factors can influence eyewitness accounts?

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Interest, stress level, and number of people at the scene.

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What does Locard's Exchange Principle state?

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Every contact leaves trace evidence.

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What are the two most important factors when securing a crime scene?

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Safety of individuals and preserving evidence.

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Define Locard's Exchange Principle.

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The principle that states every contact leaves trace evidence.

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What is the significance of DNA in forensic science?

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DNA is used to identify individuals and exonerate the wrongly convicted.

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How can stress affect eyewitness testimony?

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Stress can alter perception and memory, leading to inaccuracies in accounts.

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What is the role of physical evidence in solving crimes?

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Physical evidence provides crucial information that can link suspects to the crime.

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Why is it important to separate witnesses at a crime scene?

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To prevent them from influencing each other's accounts.