Question

question # 2
multiple choice
when a body has been dead several months and gone through hot and cold seasons, the degree of certainty when predicting the pmi is
________.
high
not even close
definite
low

Explanation:

When a body has been dead for several months and has experienced hot and cold seasons, the environmental factors (temperature fluctuations) can significantly affect the decomposition process. These variable conditions make it difficult to accurately predict the post - mortem interval (PMI). For example, heat can accelerate decomposition while cold can slow it down. Over a long period with such variable conditions, the usual decomposition markers (like insect activity, algor mortis progression in a more stable sense) are less reliable.

Answer:

low