Forensic Science Unit 1 Review

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What is the first step in processing a crime scene?

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Securing the scene.

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What type of evidence is an eyewitness account of a crime?

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Direct Evidence.

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What are the four patterns to search for evidence?

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Spiral, grid, line, quadrant.

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What refers to small evidence like hairs or fibers?

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Trace evidence.

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What are material items present at a crime scene called?

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Evidence.

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What is the purpose of securing a crime scene?

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To prevent contamination and preserve evidence.

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What is circumstantial evidence?

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Evidence that implies a fact or event without proving it directly.

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What is the role of a forensic scientist?

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To analyze physical evidence from crime scenes.

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What is the difference between direct and indirect evidence?

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Direct evidence supports the truth of an assertion directly, while indirect evidence requires inference.

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What is the significance of sketching a crime scene?

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It provides a visual representation of the scene and the evidence layout.