Question

carie is analyzing a fingerprint from a crime scene. she notices a circular shape formed by an enclosed set of lines. she sees: a an arch b a whorl c a tent d a loop

Explanation:

• An arch has a wave - like pattern without enclosed lines forming a circular shape.
• A tent is a type of arch with a sharper rise.
• A loop has one delta and one core, but the description here is of a circular shape formed by enclosed lines.
• A whorl has at least two deltas and a circular or spiral pattern formed by enclosed lines.

Answer:

B. A whorl