Unit Definitions
Observation
Observation 2
Animal Tracks
Random
100
What is the definition of "a crime"
What is an act that breaks the law
100
What are the six(or more) characteristics to look for when observing a person?
What is eye colour, height, weight, hair- colour and cut, clothing, shoes, accessories, distinguishing characteristics (Scars, limps etc.)
100
What does the length of stride in footprints tell you?
What is the height of the person and the gait.
100
What can claw marks tell you about an animal?
If they can climb or dig
100
What is the biggest planet in our solar system?
What is Jupiter
200
What is the definition of "observe"
What is to get information through seeing, hearing, smelling, touching or tasting
200
What are the specific things to look for at a crime scene?
What is footprints, tire tracks, clothing (samples), hair samples, notes written in pen or pencil, objects lying around, things missing, damage done, Unusual liquids, weapons.
200
What are 3 different distinguishing marks that you could find in footprints on the ground.
1. If the shoes are new or old 2. If the person stepped in something (sharp, mud, gum) 3. Where the person puts the most weight (heels are worn)
200
If you come across three thin long toe marks that are made in two sets, what animal is it?
What is a bird
200
True or false? The fastest land animal in the world is the zebra.
False. It's the cheetah!
300
What is the definition of "Evidence"
What is anything that provides material or information on which a conclusion can be based.
300
What are specific things to look for when examining footprints?
What is size, depth, length of stride, clarity or tread (how old it is), patterns in footprints, tread, distinguishing marks on tread.
300
Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding footwear prints? A) They occur when the footwear treads are recorded in some moldable material, such as earth, clay, or snow. B) They are always readily visible. C) They are uncommonly used as evidence. D) They are formed when soles are contaminated with some foreign matter such as blood or dust that leaves a print on a firm base.
What is D) They are formed when soles are contaminated with some foreign matter such as blood or dust that leaves a print on a firm base.
300
If you can measure the size of the animal tracks, what can you learn about the animal?
What is the size of the animal
300
How many bones do sharks have in their bodies?
What is zero. It's all cartilage
400
What is the definition of "Investigate"
What is to look for information in an organized way.
400
What does the length of a footprint tell you?
What is the height of the person.
400
Which of these is NOT a safety concern when dealing with a crime scene? A. Number of entrances and exits to the scene B. The suspect's location C. The mood of bystanders around the scene D. Physical size of the scene E. All of the above are dangers
What is E. All of them are dangers
400
If you come across animal tracks and you can measure the length of stride, what can that tell you?
What is their gait- manner of walking.
400
The outside layer of skin on the human body is called the?
What is epidermis.
500
What is the definition of "Forensic Science"
What is the science of uncovering and using clues to make inferences about how a crime happened.
500
What does the depth of a footprint tell you?
What is the weight of the person.
500
True or False: It is possible to have too many officers at a crime scene. A. True B. False
What is A. True!
500
If you notices there is a change in the length of stride, what can that tell you?
What is the change in the gait.
500
Electric power is typically measured in what units?
What is Watts!