The human body decomposes differently depending on many factors including the environment. One guide on decomposition is given as Casper's law (or ratio)

Based on Casper's Law, if all other factors are equal, which body will decompose the fastest?

A) A body lying on the ground
B) A body in a warm lake
C) A body in a cool body of water
D) A body buried in the ground in a shallow grave


Answer: A

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