Fingerprint Forensics
Explore the unique patterns of fingerprints and their use in forensic science with this Grade 6 worksheet.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. What makes every person's fingerprints unique?
The color of their skin
The patterns of ridges on their fingertips
Their height and weight
The type of food they eat
2. Which of the following is NOT a main type of fingerprint pattern?
Loop
Arch
Spiral
Whorl
3. The study of fingerprints is called .
4. Fingerprints are formed by the ridges and valleys on the surface of our .
5. Identical twins have identical fingerprints.
True
False
6. Fingerprints can be used to identify people because they never change throughout a person's life.
True
False
7. Briefly explain how forensic scientists use fingerprints to solve crimes.