Forensic Science Concepts and Principles

Forensic Science Concepts and Principles

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Interactive Video

Forensic Science

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces forensic science, focusing on the role and types of physical evidence in crime scene investigations. It explains Locard's principle of exchange, which states that every contact leaves a trace, and discusses various types of physical evidence, including biological fluids, impression evidence, and trace evidence. The tutorial also covers the sources of physical evidence, such as the crime scene, victim, and suspect, and highlights the significance of physical evidence in establishing links between crime scenes and suspects, proving or disproving testimonies, and identifying individuals involved in crimes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three states of matter in which physical evidence can be found?

Solid, Gas, Plasma

Solid, Liquid, Plasma

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Liquid, Gas, Plasma

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which principle states that every contact leaves a trace?

The Law of Conservation of Mass

Murphy's Law

Newton's Third Law

Locard's Principle of Exchange

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of evidence includes fingerprints and footprints?

Trace Evidence

Impression Evidence

Biological Evidence

Chemical Evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of document can be considered a questioned document?

A newspaper article

A printed book

A handwritten note

A legal contract

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a source of physical evidence?

Weather Conditions

Suspect's Environment

Victim

Crime Scene

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of establishing corpus delicti?

To prove a crime has occurred

To determine the cause of death

To identify the suspect

To find the motive of the crime

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can physical evidence help in proving or disproving testimonies?

By providing an alibi

By determining the time of the crime

By identifying the motive

By linking or not linking a person to the crime scene

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