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What is the main purpose of securing a crime scene?

To preserve evidence and prevent contamination

How can blood spatter analysis help in a forensic investigation?

By determining the direction and impact pattern of blood, it can provide insights into the nature of the crime.

What information can forensic entomology provide in a death investigation?

It can help estimate the time of death by studying the life cycle of insects found on or around the body.

What are the stages of decomposition in a human body?

<p>Fresh, putrefaction, black putrefaction, and dry remains</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can forensic anthropologists determine the gender of an individual from skeletal remains?

<p>By examining specific pelvic and cranial features that differ between males and females.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In fire forensics, what does the term 'origin' refer to?

<p>The specific location where the fire started.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the different stages in which a body decomposes?

<p>Stages of Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can forensic entomology aid in determining the length of time a corpse has been exposed to the environment?

<p>By studying the life cycle of flies and the types of flies present</p> Signup and view all the answers

What forensic discipline involves analyzing blood patterns to determine the type of crime that occurred?

<p>Blood spatter analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do forensic anthropologists determine the gender, race, and height of an individual using skeletal remains?

<p>By examining specific bone characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of investigation in fire forensics aims to identify the point of origin of a fire?

<p>Origin identification</p> Signup and view all the answers

In mass shootings, what are some trends observed in 'active shooters' that forensic investigators may analyze?

<p>Characteristics and behaviors of active shooters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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