Types of Fingerprints

Multiple Choice

Which type of evidence can actually be used to tell the difference between identical twins?

• DNA

• fingerprints

• eye witness account

Poll

Fun Fact: There is no actual data that proves no two people have the same fingerprints. Do you think we should still use them as a way to identify a suspect?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

What are the lines on your fingers that leave impressions called?

• follicle

• ridges

• print marks

• roots

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Match

Match the fingerprint pattern to its correct category

Arch

Loop

Whorl

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

Open Ended

We will create our cards on Monday. Do you have any questions after today's notes?