Mosquitoes and Disease Flashcard

Front

Which is a disease carried by mosquitoes?

Back

Malaria

Front

Which of the following would NOT protect people from getting diseases carried by mosquitoes?
- Leaving buckets outside to catch rainwater
- Covering porches and beds with mosquito nets
- Using powerful fans in doorways where insects might get in
- Spraying uncovered skin with mosquito repellant

Back

Leaving buckets outside to catch rainwater

Front

You are most likely to find mosquitoes in a habitat that is...

Back

warm and wet

Front

What are the stages of the mosquito life cycle?

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Egg, Larva, Pupa, Adult

Front

If Pondville has a drought next year, will mosquitoes become more or less common? HINT: Drought means no rainfall.

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Mosquitos will become less common with a drought.

Front

A friend tells you, “Mosquitoes are just annoying, they’re not dangerous.” Do you agree?

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I disagree. Mosquitoes are dangerous. They can give people diseases like malaria.