Edexcel IAL Decomposition Quiz

What is the term for the study of insects, particularly their role in decomposition?

• Entomology

• Ornithology

• Mycology

• Herpetology

What is the term for the study of human remains to determine the cause and manner of death?

• Forensic anthropology

• Forensic entomology

• Forensic pathology

• Forensic botany

What is the term for the study of the chemical changes that occur in decomposing tissues?

• Taphonomy

• Necrobiology

• Thanatology

• Forensic chemistry

What is the primary source of nutrients for decomposers during the decomposition process?

• Soil minerals

• Autolysis of tissues

• Insect activity

• Organic matter in the body

What is the term for the study of burial practices and their effects on decomposition?

• Taphonomy

• Necrobiology

• Thanatology

• Forensic archaeology

Which environmental condition slows down decomposition?

• High temperature

• Low humidity

• Acidic soil

• Oxygen-rich environment

Which of the following is NOT a stage of decomposition?

• Fresh

• Bloat

• Fossilization

• Advanced decay

What is the term for the postmortem cooling of the body after death?

• Rigor mortis

• Algor mortis

• Livor mortis

• Decomposition

Which stage of decomposition involves the release of gases as bacteria break down tissues?

• Fresh

• Bloat

• Active decay

• Advanced decay

Which factor affects the rate of decomposition in aquatic environments?

• Oxygen levels

• Soil pH

• Temperature

• Humidity