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Bill Nye Forensics

Authored by Lisa Thompson

Science

5th Grade

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Bill Nye Forensics
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the primary role of a forensic scientist as depicted in Bill Nye's Forensics episode?

To solve crimes using scientific methods

To entertain the audience with experiments

To teach biology concepts

To study ancient artifacts

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a common technique used in forensics to analyze DNA?

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

Photosynthesis

Evaporation

Fermentation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In the context of forensics, what does the term 'ballistics' refer to?

The study of projectiles and firearms

The study of fingerprints

The study of blood patterns

The study of DNA sequences

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the significance of fingerprints in forensic science?

They are unique to each individual and can be used for identification

They are used to determine blood type

They help in understanding genetic disorders

They are used to measure body temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which scientific principle is primarily used in forensic toxicology?

Chemical analysis of bodily fluids

Study of plant growth

Analysis of weather patterns

Study of animal behavior

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What type of evidence would a forensic entomologist study?

Insects found on decomposing bodies

Blood samples

DNA sequences

Firearm residues

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Bill Nye's Forensics, what is the purpose of using luminol?

To detect traces of blood

To measure temperature

To analyze DNA

To study fingerprints

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