Understanding Cholera and Its Impact

What was the initial location of the cholera outbreak mentioned in the passage?

• Wimbe

• Kasiya

• Mwanza

• Malawi

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is one of the symptoms of cholera as described in the passage?

• Fever

• Cough

• Violent diarrhea

• Rash

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

According to the passage, how quickly can death occur from cholera without treatment?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 6 hours

• 48 hours

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What environmental condition is mentioned as a factor that contributes to the spread of cholera?

• Dry seasons

• Rainy seasons

• Cold seasons

• Windy seasons

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What role do blowflies play in the spread of cholera according to the passage?

• They bite people and transmit the bacteria.

• They carry bacteria from latrines to food.

• They lay eggs in contaminated water.

• They spread the bacteria through the air.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is a common issue with pit latrines in the villages mentioned in the passage?

• They are too expensive to build.

• They are often poorly built and flood.

• They are located too far from homes.

• They are made of non-biodegradable materials.

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What is the consequence of pit latrines flooding as mentioned in the passage?

• They become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

• They pollute streams and wells.

• They cause landslides.

• They attract wild animals.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What is the simple remedy that can prevent cholera deaths?

• soap

• chlorine

• Coca-cola

• rain water

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5