The Body Farm

What is the nickname of the Forensic Anthropology Center?

• The Decay Site

• The Death Ground

• The Body Farm

• The Skeleton Lab

Where is the Body Farm located?

• Phoenix, Arizona

• Orlando, Florida

• Austin, Texas

• Knoxville, Tennessee

Who founded the Body Farm?

• Dr. Bill Bass

• Dr. Vidoli McKee

• Dr. Richard Jantz

• Dr. Leslie Steadman

What year was the Body Farm established?

• 1988

• 1981

• 1990

• 1975

What is the primary purpose of the Body Farm?

• To serve as a public cemetery

• To study animal decomposition

• To conduct forensic research

• To train medical students

How many donors have been received by the Body Farm since its inception?

• About 1,500

• Over 2,000

• More than 2,500

• Nearly 3,000

What unique method is used at the Body Farm for cleaning skeletal remains?

• Laser cleaning techniques

• Using crockpots for stubborn tissue

• High-pressure water jets

• Soaking in chemical solutions

What type of research helps law enforcement interpret fire deaths at the Body Farm?

• Studying bone fragmentation

• Analyzing fire-resistant materials

• Developing fireproof clothing

• Testing fire extinguishing methods

What is a major goal of the Body Farm related to unidentified remains?

• To use them for educational purposes only

• To archive them indefinitely

• To return them to families without analysis

• To identify all remains

What is the process for someone to become a donor at the Body Farm?

• A public lottery system

• Filling out paperwork and possibly being accepted

• Online registration only

• Automatic enrollment after death