Forensic Fingerprints

Forensic Fingerprints

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Science

8th - 12th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an accidental whorl?

Back

A fingerprint pattern that has two or more deltas and does not fit into the other categories of loops or arches.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are the two types of arches in fingerprints?

Back

Plain arch and tented arch.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a radial loop?

Back

A fingerprint pattern that opens towards the thumb.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a whorl in fingerprint classification?

Back

A fingerprint pattern that has at least two deltas and is given a numerical value in the primary classification system.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the most common fingerprint pattern?

Back

Loop.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a plain arch?

Back

A fingerprint pattern that rises in the center and has no significant upward thrust.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a tented arch?

Back

A fingerprint pattern that has a central core and a sharp upward thrust.

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