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1
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The initial survey of the crime scene carried out by the lead investigator to gain an overview of the scene.

A

Walk-through

2
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A crime scene at which the original criminal act was perpetrated.

A

Primary Scene

3
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A crime scene separate from the primary scene that became part of the crime scene by it’s involvement in activities after the initial criminal acts happened.

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Secondary scene

4
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A secure site outside the boundaries of a crime scene where equipment is stored, tasks are assigned, and communication occurs.

A

Command center

5
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Name the 5 types of search patterns

A

Line/strip search, grid search, spiral search, wheel/ray search, quadrant/zone search

6
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Use of insects to identify time and place of events for legal purposes.

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Forensic entomology

7
Q

Stages of a maggots life

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Instars

8
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Name the three stages of an instar

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Maggots,Pupae, Adult fly

9
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Temperature is a threshold below which development does not occur.

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Degree days