Forensic Science Unit test

Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and techniques to:

• Investigate crimes

• Study celestial bodies

• Analyze economic trends

• Develop software

Which of the following is NOT a type of physical evidence detectives might collect from a crime scene?

• Fingerprints

• DNA samples

• Shoe prints

• Bloodstains

• Witness statement

Police always wear gloves when collecting physical evidence because:

• It prevents contamination of evidence.

• It looks professional.

• It is a part of their uniform.

• It helps them work faster.

Write down the job of each forensic scientist below: Job: Forensic biologist What they do:

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Write down the job of each forensic scientist below: Job: Forensic chemist What they do:

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What is the job of a Forensic pathologist?

• They analyze digital evidence.

• They examine crime scenes.

• They perform autopsies to determine the cause of death.

• They analyze chemical substances.

Write down the job of each forensic scientist below: Job: Forensic psychologist What they do:

What factors could make eyewitness evidence unreliable?

• Memory distortion

• Stress and anxiety

• Leading questions

• All of the above

Discuss, what is the Innocence project?

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Visible prints as known as

• Patent

• Latent

• Obvious

• Visible