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What is Forensic Science

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  • Q1
    What is Forensic Science?
    The exploration of outer space and celestial bodies.
    The analysis of economic trends in the stock market.
    The application of scientific principles and techniques to solve crimes and legal issues.
    The study of plants and animals in their natural habitats.
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the main goal of forensic science?
    To create new scientific theories and concepts.
    To predict natural disasters and prevent their impact.
    To provide impartial scientific evidence for use in courts of law.
    To promote environmental conservation and sustainability.
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following is NOT an example of forensic science?
    Examining a bullet casing for ballistic evidence.
    Analyzing DNA evidence from a crime scene.
    Using fingerprint analysis to identify a suspect.
    Exploring the depths of the ocean to discover new marine species.
    30s
  • Q4
    Which branch of science does forensic science primarily draw from?
    Chemistry, biology, and physics.
    Astronomy and astrophysics.
    Environmental science and conservation biology.
    Economics and finance.
    30s
  • Q5
    What is the purpose of DNA analysis in forensic science?
    To identify individuals based on their unique genetic profiles.
    To study the behavior of animal populations in natural habitats.
    To investigate the impact of climate change on ecosystems.
    To analyze soil samples for mineral composition.
    30s
  • Q6
    Which type of evidence is commonly analyzed in forensic science?
    Fingerprints
    Rock formations
    Musical compositions
    Literary works
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the main difference between forensic science and criminalistics?
    Criminalistics is focused on determining motives behind crimes, while forensic science deals with evidence collection.
    Forensic science only involves the use of technology in crime investigations, while criminalistics relies on manual techniques.
    Forensic science is the broader field that encompasses various disciplines, including criminalistics which focuses on analyzing physical evidence.
    Forensic science primarily studies criminal behavior, while criminalistics focuses on lab analysis of evidence.
    30s

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