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What clothes does a forensic scientist wear?

The papery, disposable body suits worn by forensic scientists are called Tyvek suits, made from highly dense polyethylene. They are lightweight but provide effective protection, have high standard abrasion resistance and increase overall comfort and mobility.\nOther protective clothing are frequently changed. This is because gloves, masks and booties have a higher probability of becoming contaminated. Gloves and masks are disposed of, but booties are collected in a paper sack, because they often pick up evidence from the floor of a crime scene.

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What is the rainy season for the Bahamas?

The Bahamas consist of 700 islands and 2,400 coral reefs. Only 30 islands are inhabited. The Bahamas are located in the Atlantic Ocean southeast of Florida and northeast of Cuba. Nassau is the capital of The Bahamas, and Freeport is the second largest city. Tourism, international banking and investment management bring in more than half of the country's gross domestic product. The Bahamas have two official languages, English and Creole, and three religions: Baptist, Anglican and Roman Catholic.

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What are the physical characteristics of the earth?

The third planet from the Sun, the Earth has an atmosphere that contains both free oxygen and liquid water, two key elements needed to support life. The Earth rotates on an axis, an imaginary line running through the planet. The axis of the Earth is tilted to a degree that varies the amount of light and heat energy each hemisphere receives. These seasonal changes take place due to the shift in position experienced by the southern and northern hemispheres at different points in the Earth's orbit.\nEarth's surface is known as the crust. The crust is composed mostly of alumino-silicates..

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What is the difference between sterling silver and silver plating?

Because "fine silver" (99.9% pure) has a softness that often makes it unfit for practical use, other metals, usually copper, may be added to silver to make the metal more functional. Thus, "sterling" makes a useful label, as it denotes silver of 92.5% purity. This silver is pure enough for beauty and ductility, yet hard enough for practical use. The etymology of the term "sterling" has not been definitively traced, but might relate to Old French terms for silver pennies.\n\nSilver plating typically involves using an electrical current to adhere a very thin layer of silver to an electrically co..

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How do you read a 1/32 tape measure?

The advantage of a 1/32 tape measure is that it can give much more precise measurements. The disadvantage is that it can be harder to read and requires a basic understanding of how to reduce fractions to their simplest expressions; for example, knowing that 16/32 is equal to 8/16, 4/8 and ultimately 1/2. One task where it is useful to have a 1/32 tape measure is for measuring stairs; if stair risers are off by even 1/16 of an inch, this error is compounded over the number of steps and makes the entire stairway too tall or short.

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How are chromosomes structured?

According to a September 2013 article in the scientific research publication "ScienceDaily," new research has shown that, when modeled in 3D, chromosomes are much more complex than the standard X shape. These intricate structures have folds and a variety of complex shapes. The X-shaped chromosome isn't nonexistent, however: this is the form a chromosome takes before it divides.

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What are the best insulators?

Fiberglass batts are the industry standard in home construction. They are the cheapest insulator on the market, may be purchased at any home improvement store and do not require professional installation. The downsides of fiberglass insulation are the hazardous fibers that are released into the air during installation and the challenge of installing it in small spaces or around electrical and plumbing fixtures.\nCotton batts are very similar to fiberglass batts, but they are made from recycled denim. Cotton provides better soundproofing than fiberglass; however, it is slightly more expensive. ..

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What are the main stages of the water cycle?

Evaporation occurs when the sun's heat causes water from the earth, sea, oceans and lakes to dissolve into a rising gas called water vapor, which combines to form clouds. Condensation is when water vapor cools down and becomes liquid again. Precipitation occurs when the condensed water drops from the clouds as either rain, snow or a combination of the two. Collection describes the process of the water being absorbed by oceans, lakes, other bodies of water or the ground.

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What is the difference between anabolism and catabolism?

Catabolism comes before anabolism in the metabolic process and is a chemical reaction vital to breaking down molecules for utilization in the body. When these molecules are broken down, they are transported to the liver, where the anabolic process begins.\nNew proteins are formed in the liver through the anabolic process and released into the blood stream, where they can be distributed to organs and provide necessary nutrients to cells, maintaining proper cell functionality.

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What is fecal coliform?

Most of the bacteria classified as fecal coliform are not harmful to humans as they are a normal part of the human digestive system, states Clemson University. They can make their way into water systems via improper water treatment and runoff. The diseases caused by pathogenic forms of the bacteria are most often contracted after drinking water with a high fecal coliform count. The bacteria can also enter the body through cuts in the skin, nose, mouth or ears.\nThe EPA has set regulations for the fecal coliform count for water, notes Clemson University. The limits set in these regulations depe..

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