Questions & Answers
Browse all 24 questions from the
Fun Facts About Forensic Science study set below.
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1
What do forensic scientists look for to help solve mysteries?
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A
Shiny toys
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B
Clues
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C
Magic spells
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D
Rainbows
2
What is a fingerprint?
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A
A drawing made with paint
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B
A special pattern on your finger
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C
A kind of yummy food
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D
A flying bird
3
What do detectives wear when they are looking for clues at a crime scene?
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A
Superhero capes
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B
Party hats
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C
Special gloves and suits
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D
Flippy-flops
4
What kind of tool helps scientists see tiny things like fingerprints very closely?
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A
A telescope
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B
A magnifying glass
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C
A silly hat
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D
A jumping rope
5
What do we call the place where a mystery happened and clues might be found?
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A
A playground
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B
A secret hiding spot
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C
A crime scene
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D
A candy store
6
What do scientists use to collect tiny clues like hairs or fibers?
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A
A big net
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B
Tweezers or special brushes
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C
A vacuum cleaner
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D
A fishing rod
7
Whose fingerprints are unique and different from everyone else's?
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A
Animals
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B
Every person's
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C
Clouds
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D
Trees
8
What do forensic scientists often wear on their hands to keep clues clean?
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A
Mittens
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B
Rubber gloves
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C
Wooly socks
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D
Paper bags
9
What is a small speck of dirt or rock called that can be a clue?
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A
A crumb
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B
A particle
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C
A sparkle
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D
A bubble
10
What can scientists study from a shoe to learn how big the person is or how they walked?
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A
The shoelaces
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B
The sole of the shoe
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C
The color of the shoe
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D
The shoe box
11
What do we call a scientist who studies clues to solve crimes?
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A
A baker
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B
A gardener
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C
A forensic scientist
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D
A storyteller
12
What kind of mark might a tire leave behind that scientists can examine?
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A
A happy face
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B
A tire track
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C
A funny drawing
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D
A shadow
13
What do scientists sometimes use to dust for fingerprints?
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A
Glitter
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B
Special powder
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C
Feathers
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D
Water
14
What can be found on a surface that shows someone touched it?
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A
A sticker
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B
A smudge
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C
A piece of candy
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D
A balloon
15
What do forensic scientists do with the clues they find?
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A
Throw them away
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B
Study them carefully
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C
Hide them
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D
Eat them
16
What helps scientists compare different clues to see if they are the same?
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A
A guessing game
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B
A comparison chart
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C
A magic wand
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D
A silly dance
17
What can a scientist examine from a plant to help solve a mystery?
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A
The leaves or seeds
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B
The clouds above the plant
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C
The wind blowing
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D
The sun shining
18
What are tiny pieces of thread or fuzz called that can be found on clothes or furniture?
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A
Stars
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B
Fibers
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C
Gems
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D
Buttons
19
What is something left behind by a person or animal that scientists can look at?
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A
A dream
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B
An impression
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C
A song
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D
A story
20
What tool might a forensic scientist use to pick up a tiny hair without touching it?
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A
A spoon
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B
A pencil
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C
Tweezers
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D
A rubber duck
21
What can scientists look at in blood to learn about a person?
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A
Its color
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B
Its temperature
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C
Its DNA
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D
Its smell
22
What do we call a tiny drop of liquid that might be a clue?
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A
A puddle
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B
A splash
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C
A droplet
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D
A wave
23
What can a scientist analyze from a soil sample to help solve a mystery?
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A
Its taste
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B
Its texture and color
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C
Its sound
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D
Its shape
24
What do forensic scientists often do to keep evidence safe and organized?
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A
Put it in their pocket
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B
Put it in special containers
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C
Leave it out in the open
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D
Give it to a friend
