Question

What is mummification? 5. how can human bones give forensic scientists an indication of age? describe some of the aspects that would give this information. critical thinking questions 1. imagine that you are at a crime scene. you find skeletal remains, but the skeleton is not complete as some of the smaller bones are missing. the bones are within a twenty feet radius. based on this information, what would you be able to ascertain about the time of death and the individual who was killed?

Answer 1

Mummification is the process by which a body is preserved (naturally or otherwise). Bodies can become mummified when submerged in a bog, exposed to certain chemicals, stored in extreme cold or in a place with low humidity. Throughout history, different methods have been employed to create intentional mummies.