Fingerprinting

Identify the fingerprint

• Arch
• Loop 
• Whorl
• Swirl

Identify this fingerprint

• Arch
• Loop
• Whorl
• Swirl

Fingerprints remain the same over time.

• true
• false

What CATEGORY of fingerprints is shown here?

• Loop
• Whorl
• Arch

This is an example of what type of fingerprint

• arch
• wave
• whorl
• loop

What is the most common fingerprint pattern in the general population?

• loop
• arch
• whorl
• tent

What is the function of the ridges on our fingers which create fingerprints?

• They provide insulation for the tissues under the skin.
• They enable us to grasp objects.
• They provide protection for our touch receptors.

Identical twins have the exact same fingerprints.

• True
• False

What causes fingerprints to be left behind when we touch things?

• the dust on the things we touch
• the smoothness of the surfaces we touch
• the natural oils on skin
• the moisture in the atmosphere

The ridge arrangement on every finger is unique.

• True

• False