Swamp Crime Scene Investigation Quiz

Swamp Crime Scene Investigation Quiz

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video discusses the discovery of Amos Jagau's body in a swamp, highlighting the challenges of preserving the crime scene due to environmental factors. It examines the body's condition, noting the absence of bugs and signs of scavenging, and explores the rapid decomposition process in swamp environments due to heat, humidity, and scavengers.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the victim found in the swamp?

Jane Smith

John Doe

Amos Jagau

Michael Brown

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge in preserving the crime scene?

Nearby construction work

Heavy rainfall

Rising water and animal activity

Lack of police resources

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual observation was made about the body?

It was found in a tree

There were no bugs on it

It was heavily decomposed

It was covered in mud

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it surprising that the body was not scavenged?

The body was in a cage

There are many scavengers in the swamp

The body was hidden

The body was frozen

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor does NOT contribute to decomposition in swamps?

Presence of scavengers

Cold temperatures

Humidity

Heat

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do insects play in decomposition?

They clean the body

They lay eggs that become decomposers

They preserve the body

They protect the body from scavengers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate result of decomposition in the swamp?

The body is mummified

The body is preserved

The body is reduced to a skeleton

The body remains intact

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animals are mentioned as part of the decomposition process?

Crabs and small land animals

Birds and fish

Lions and tigers

Wolves and bears