Forensic Geology (Soil)

What is the most important tool in the lab to use first when analyzing soil samples?

• ICP Mass Spec

• Microscope

• Munsell Color Chart

• Soil Probe

What is the first characteristic you should use when comparing soil samples?

• Color

• Texture

• Mineral Density

• Emission Spectrogram

What is the most common mineral on Earth?

• Quartz

• Calcite

• Olivine

• Talc

Which soil layer is most useful for forensic purposes?

• O Horizon

• A Horizon

• B Horizon

• C Horizon

What tool is most commonly used by professionals to collect soil samples from the ground?

• Soil probe

• Shovel

• Spoon

• Bare hands

Which of the following is the largest soil particle?

• Gravel

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

Which of the following soil analysis techniques does NOT determine texture?

• Squeeze Test

• Jar Test

• Ribbon Test

• Density Gradient Column

When performing a jar test, which soil particle will form the MIDDLE layer?

• Gravel

• Clay

• Silt

• Sand

What does a Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Sepctrometer (ICP-Mass Spec) test for?

• Elemental composition

• Texture

• Mineral Composition

• Radioactivity

Which of the following objects is the densest?

• C

• D

• A

• B