Forensic Science

Who investigates a crime?

• A detective

• A lawyer

• A judge

• A police officer

What is a suspect?

• A person who is believed to have committed a crime.

• A witness to a crime.

• A law enforcement officer investigating a crime.

• A victim of a crime.

What is forensic science?

• The study of ancient artifacts and their historical significance.

• The use of techniques related to the collection, examination, and analysis of evidence at a crime scene.

• A branch of biology that focuses on the study of living organisms.

• The application of psychological principles to criminal investigations.

What is a motive?

• A reason why someone would commit a crime.

• A type of criminal offense.

• A legal term for a defense strategy.

• An emotional response to a situation.

What is a forensic scientist?

• A professional who uses scientific methods to analyze evidence from crime scenes.

• A person who studies the behavior of criminals.

• An individual who works in a laboratory without any fieldwork.

• A detective who solves crimes using intuition.

What is chromatography?

• A process in which black ink is separated into the colors that combine to form the black color.

• A method used to measure the temperature of liquids.

• A technique for preserving food by drying it out.

• A way to analyze the nutritional content of food.

What is a crime?

• An act that is against the law and punishable by the government.

• A moral wrongdoing that does not have legal consequences.

• A behavior that is socially unacceptable but not illegal.

• A situation where someone breaks a promise.

What is DNA evidence?

• A type of evidence that can be used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup.

• A form of evidence that is only applicable in criminal cases.

• A type of evidence that is always inconclusive in court.

• A method of collecting fingerprints from a crime scene.

What is an alibi?

• A claim or evidence that a person was elsewhere when a crime was committed.

• A type of legal document used in court cases.

• A method of interrogation used by police.

• A term for a witness who testifies against someone.

What is a crime scene?

• A place where legal documents are filed.

• The location where a crime has taken place.

• A location for public gatherings.

• A site for archaeological digs.