Fibers Review

Asbestos and fiberglass are classified as ________ fibers

• natural
• synthetic
• regenerated
• polymer

Fibers are classified as either:

• natural fibers or synthetic fibers.
• polymers or synthetic fibers.
• acrylic fibers or plant fibers.
• olefins or synthetic fibers

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Natural fibers come from:

• animals.
• plants.
• minerals that are mined from the ground.
• All of these choices.

Is this fiber natural or synthetic?

• Natural
• Synthetic
• Impossible to Tell

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Is this fiber natural or synthetic?

• Natural
• Synthetic
• Impossible to Tell

Tags

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Natural plant fibers come from this part of the plant

• stem
• leaves
• seed
• all of these

What could a fiber with a jagged end indicate?

• possibility of violent contact
• type of fiber
• location of suspect
• all of these

A fiber was identified as a natural fiber that comes from flax.  What fiber is this most likely?

• fiberglass
• hemp
• linen
• jute

A number of asbestos fibers were found on a victim.  What could be the possible origin of these?

• brake dust
• construction materials
• roofing materials
• all of these

What type of occupation would link a suspect to several pieces of fiberglass found on a victim?

• painter
• nurse
• boating industry
• blacksmith