FS Unit 6 review

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What is the study of insects called, particularly in relation to crime investigation?

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Entomology

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What is a common misconception about shoe impressions in crime investigations?

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Knowing the brand of shoe that left an impression is not helpful because many people have the same brand of shoe.

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What type of footwear impression is characterized by being left in mud and is considered a 2D impression?

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2D Visible impression

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What does the term 'rigor mortis' refer to in forensic science?

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Death stiffness.

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What is the term for the gases, vapors, and particulate materials that are expelled from a weapon when it is fired?

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Residue.

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What is the significance of entomology in forensic investigations?

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It helps determine the time of death and other details related to the crime.

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What are the three stages of rigor mortis?

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Onset, full rigidity, and resolution.

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What type of evidence is a shoe impression considered in forensic science?

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Physical evidence.

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What is the role of forensic entomologists in a crime scene investigation?

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To analyze insect activity to estimate the time of death.

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What is the difference between a 2D and a 3D impression in forensic footwear analysis?

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2D impressions are flat and visible, while 3D impressions capture depth and detail.