What is Forensics?

A specialized surgical procedure that is used to determine the cause and manner of death.

• forensics

• forensic anthropologist

• crime scene

• approach the scene

• autopsy

The place where something unlawful happened and where forensic evidence can be gathered.

• secure and protect the scene

• initiate preliminary survey

• prepare a narrative of the scene

• crime scene

A forensic scientist is called to a court of law to provide:

• facts

• opinion

• judgment

• reflection

Which type of forensic specialist uses medical science for legal purposes, such as determining cause of death?

• forensic entomologist

• forensic pathologist

• forensic odontologist

• forensic engineer

What is forensic science?

• When scientists improve plants by using DNA
• The use of science in growing trees
• Any legal action that requires a police investigation
• The application of scientific principles and technical methods to criminal investigations.

True of False:

Forensic Scientists use evidence to link all aspects of a crime.

• True

• False

A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime

• officer

• victim

• out of luck

• suspect

A person thought to be guilty of a crime or offense

• victim
• officer
• suspect
• bad guy

Which of these fields are used in Forensics?

• Math

• Physics

• Chemistry

• All of these are used in Forensics

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There is no room for bias or emotion in science.

• true

• false