Forensic Fibers study flashcard

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When fibers are transferred directly from victim to suspect or suspect to victim, this is called:

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direct transfer.

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Fibers are classified as either: natural fibers or synthetic fibers.

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natural fibers or synthetic fibers.

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Fiberglass is a fiber form of:

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mineral.

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Natural fibers come from: animals, plants, minerals that are mined from the ground, or all of these choices?

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All of these choices.

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The smallest unit of textile material that has a length many times greater than its diameter is..

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fibers

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The name for man-made fibers is:

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synthetic fibers

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A forensic scientist performs a burn test and finds that the fiber melts when it is put in the flame. This suggests that the fiber is…

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A synthetic fiber

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Locard's Principle states

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every contact leaves trace evidence

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Identical twins have identical fingerprints.

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False

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CSI stands for

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Crime Scene Investigator