Question

______ are visible when an object picks up a material and transfers it elsewhere.
a. patent impressions
b. radial impressions
c. plastic impressions
d. latent impressions

Explanation:

Patent impressions are visible marks formed when an object picks up a substance (like dirt, paint) and transfers it to another surface, matching the description in the question. Radial impressions relate to circular patterns, plastic impressions are formed by deforming a surface, and latent impressions are invisible to the naked eye without enhancement.

Answer:

a. Patent impressions