Forensic Investigation and Decomposition

Forensic Investigation and Decomposition

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explores how Anderson uses a high-definition camera to observe the decay of pig carcasses underwater, which helps estimate the time since death for humans. By monitoring the decomposition process with a remote camera, Anderson identifies various sea creatures that consume the body, providing insights into natural disarticulation. The study suggests that feet can separate from bodies naturally and remain preserved in water for years, aiding in accident investigations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of using a high-definition camera in Anderson's research?

To monitor weather patterns

To record underwater landscapes

To observe the rate of pig decomposition

To capture high-quality images of marine life

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Anderson monitor the carcass on the ocean floor?

By diving into the ocean regularly

Through satellite imagery

Using a remote underwater vehicle and internet-connected cameras

By setting up a permanent underwater station

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which creatures are the main consumers of the carcass in Anderson's study?

Squat lobsters, dungeoness crabs, and three-spot shrimp

Octopuses and jellyfish

Sea turtles and starfish

Sharks and dolphins

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Anderson's research suggest about the disarticulation of bodies underwater?

Bodies can naturally disarticulate due to sea creatures

Bodies remain intact indefinitely

Bodies are unaffected by underwater conditions

Bodies dissolve completely within days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do sneakers play in the preservation of feet underwater?

They accelerate decomposition

They protect feet from disarticulation

They preserve feet for years

They have no effect on preservation