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Crime Scene Investigation Basics

This worksheet covers fundamental concepts and techniques used in crime scene investigation for Grade 9 science students.

Grade 9 Science Forensic ScienceCrime Scene Investigation
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NGSS.HS-LS4-5NGSS.HS-ESS3-4
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Crime Scene Investigation Basics

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer. This worksheet will test your knowledge of crime scene investigation principles.

1. What is the primary goal of a crime scene investigator?

a

To identify the suspect immediately

b

To reconstruct the events of the crime

c

To collect and preserve evidence

d

Both b and c

2. Which of the following is NOT a common type of physical evidence found at a crime scene?

a

Fingerprints

b

Eyewitness testimony

c

Blood samples

d

Tool marks

3. The principle of   states that when two objects come into contact, there is always a transfer of material between them.

4. A   is a detailed record of who has handled evidence from the time it was collected until it is presented in court.

5. It is acceptable for a crime scene investigator to eat or drink while processing a crime scene.

T

True

F

False

6. All evidence collected at a crime scene must be packaged in the same type of container for consistency.

T

True

F

False

7. Briefly explain the importance of securing a crime scene.

8. Describe at least two methods used to search a crime scene for evidence.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

Locard's Exchange Principle
chain of custody
grid search
spiral search

9. According to  , every contact leaves a trace.

10. Maintaining a strict   is crucial for evidence admissibility in court.