The Body Farm

What is the primary purpose of a Body Farm?

• To study the decomposition of human bodies

• To grow organic crops

• To conduct animal behavior research

• To develop new medical treatments

Which university established the first Body Farm?

• University of Tennessee

• Harvard University

• Stanford University

• University of Oxford

What scientific field primarily benefits from research conducted at Body Farms?

• Forensic anthropology

• Botany

• Astrophysics

• Marine biology

How do Body Farms help in criminal investigations?

• By providing data on decomposition rates

• By training police dogs

• By offering psychological profiles of criminals

• By developing new fingerprinting techniques

Which of the following factors is NOT typically studied at a Body Farm?

• Decomposition rates

• Soil chemistry

• Plant growth

• Astronomical phenomena

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What type of environment is typically used for a Body Farm?

• Outdoor fields

• Indoor laboratories

• Underwater facilities

• Mountain caves

How does temperature affect decomposition at a Body Farm?

• Higher temperatures accelerate decomposition

• Higher temperatures slow down decomposition

• Temperature has no effect

• Decomposition only occurs at freezing temperatures

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What role do insects play in the research at Body Farms?

• They help determine the time of death

• They preserve the body

• They clean the bones

• They have no role

Which of the following is a common method used to study decomposition at Body Farms?

• Time-lapse photography

• X-ray imaging

• MRI scanning

• Ultrasound

What is a key ethical consideration when operating a Body Farm?

• Obtaining consent from donors

• Ensuring animal welfare

• Minimizing noise pollution

• Reducing carbon footprint

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