What is the primary focus of the Forensic Anthropology Research Center in South Texas?

Forensic Anthropology and Decomposition

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Analyzing body decomposition
Training law enforcement officers
Studying ancient human remains
Developing new forensic tools
2.
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Why is digging holes in Texas particularly challenging?
The soil is too soft
There are many underground water sources
The presence of limestone
The high temperature
3.
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What is one method perpetrators use to hide bodies?
Submerging them in water
Throwing refuse over them
Burying them in sand
Covering them with leaves
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What does the thesis project aim to study regarding body decomposition?
The role of insects in decomposition
The impact of temperature changes
How a mattress affects decomposition rates
The effect of water on decomposition
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How can donating a body to the research center help solve crimes?
By providing DNA samples
By helping understand decomposition timelines
By offering new burial techniques
By training police dogs
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What aspect of vultures' behavior is being studied in relation to clothing?
Their mating rituals
Their flight patterns
Their scavenging ability
Their nesting habits
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How might clothing affect vultures' ability to scavenge?
By changing the body's scent
By impeding their access to the body
By making the body more visible
By attracting other predators
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What sense do vultures primarily rely on to locate bodies?
Smell
Touch
Sight
Hearing
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