CHAPTER 4

4.5 Tabular keys

1. Fingerprints
Use the classification key below to identify the fingerprint patterns (V to Z) illustrated.

V: Whorl W: Double Loop X: Plain Arch

Y: Single loop Z: Tented Arch

Key:
1A. Ridges form a rising and falling pattern from left to right ZW go to 2
1B. Ridges do not form a rising or falling pattern from left to right VXY go to 3
2A. Ridge pattern makes a gentle rise from left to right W plain arch
2B. Ridge pattern undergoes a steep rise from left to right Z tented arch
3A. Ridge pattern is circular V whorl
3B. Ridge pattern is not circular XY go to 4
4A. Ridge pattern changes direction once and returns backward X single loop
4B. Ridge pattern changes direction twice to form an S shape Y double loop

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2. Shapes
Develop a classification key (like the one in the fingerprint activity) to classify the shapes shown in
the diagrams below.

1A. Has four or more sides…………………. Go to Question 2

1B. Doesn’t have four or more sides………. Go to Question 3

2A. Has exactly four sides…………………... Go to Question 4

2B. Doesn’t have exactly four sides…………0

3A. Has no sides………………………………. N

3B. Doesn’t have no sides……………………. Go to Question 5

4A. Is an equilateral…………………………. Go to Question 6

4B. Isn’t an equilateral……………………. L

5A. Has a 90-degree angle…………………... P

5B. Doesn’t have a 90-degree angle………… M

6A. Has different angles……………………. R

6B. Doesn’t have different angles…………. K

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