Fingerprints

What pattern is this? (Right hand)

• Ulnar Loop

• Radial Loop

• Plain Whorl

• Tented Arch

What pattern is this? (Left Hand)

• Radial Loop

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

• Plain Arch

The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch

What pattern is this? (Right Hand)

• Tented Arch

• Plain Arch

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Plain Arch

• Tented Arch

• Accidental Whorl

• Radial Loop

What is the most common type of fingerprint? (65%)

• Arch

• Loop

• Whorl

What component of a fingerprint constitutes individual evidence?

• Class
• Minutiae
• Subclass
• Class and subclass

What are the red triangles?

• deltas

• useless

• forks

• loops

What pattern is this?

• Loop
• Arch
• Whorl

What is the evolutionary purpose of fingerprints?

• for identity
• there is no purpose
• to help grasp objects
• the ridges protect your fingers

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS4-2

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