The appearance of alligatoring at a fire scene:
A)has no investigative significance.
B)is the formation of irregular cracks in glass due to heat.
C)is the charring of just the surface of wood.
D)is a sure sign of arson.

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Alligatoring refers to the appearance of the charred surface of wood resembling the skin of an alligator. While it may indicate the severity of the fire, it has no direct investigative significance in determining the cause of the fire. Option B is incorrect as the formation of irregular cracks in glass due to heat is called "crazing" not "alligatoring." Option C is incorrect as alligatoring refers to the charring of just the surface of the wood, not all of it. Option D is incorrect as alligatoring alone is not a sure sign of arson.

The Appearance of Alligatoring at a Fire Scene