Fingerprints

What are the three main types of fingerprint patterns?

• Whorl

• Loop

• Arch

• Spiral

Which type of fingerprint pattern is characterized by ridge lines that rise in the center?

• Loop

• Arch

• Whorl

• Delta

What percentage of the population is estimated to have loop fingerprint patterns?

• 30-35%

• 40-45%

• 60-65%

• 70-75%

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-3

What pattern is this? (Right hand)

• Ulnar Loop

• Radial Loop

• Plain Whorl

• Tented Arch

What pattern is this? (Left Hand)

• Radial Loop

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

• Plain Arch

The area indicated by "A" in the diagram is known as a(n)

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch

The area indicated by "B" in the diagram is known as a(n)

• Core
• Delta
• Whorl
• Arch

What pattern is this? (Right Hand)

• Tented Arch

• Plain Arch

• Ulnar Loop

• Plain Whorl

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Central Pocket Whorl

• Plain Whorl

• Accidental Whorl

• Double Loop Whorl

What type of fingerprint is this?

• Central Pocket Whorl

• Plain Whorl

• Accidental Whorl

• Double Loop Whorl