Forensic Science Review Final

Match the fingerprints

• Arch

• 
• Loop

• 
• Whorl

• 

The first job of a police officer is to

• take photographs

• secure the area with crime scene tape

• make sure the scene is safe

• gather evidence

Match the following timeline for blowfly development.

• less than 12, more than 8 days

• First instar

• 5-7 days

• Only adults

• 2 days

• Fly eggs are present

• within 23 hours

• Pupa

What are fingerprints used for?

• determine eye color

• Identification

• To help you fight crime.

What is DNA?

• A chemical used to grow plants faster

• An acid put in vitamin gummies

• A type of dog toy

• Genetic material that makes people unique

Answer explanation

Everyone has DNA! It is the reason we have different hair, eyes, and more.

Match the following parts of blood spater

• Satellite

• C

• Parent Drop

• B

• Spine

• A

Match which section of the modern crime lab is responsible processed the listed evidence.

• hair and fiber

• biology

• worn tire tread

• tool mark

• blood samples

• trace evidence

• partially digested pill

• toxicology

• bullet marks

• firearms

Which entity maintains the largest crime laboratory in the world?

• LAPD

• Scotland Yard

• US Postal Service

• FBI

A fingerprint that appears from a hand that had blood on its surface is known as a __________ print.

• laden

• preserved

• patent

• plastic

What is the first thing that must be done when arriving at a crime scene

• Isolate and secure the scene

• Take the evidence to the lab

• Search for evidence

• Wait for everyone to arrive before entering the property