Black Mold Comprehension

Black mold feeds off of __________.

• moisture

• food that has been left out

• dirty water

• all of these

Black mold is a type of _____________.

• microbacteria

• microvirus

• microplasma

• microfungus

As mold grows, ___________ are released into the air and can be inhaled.

• kernels

• seeds

• spores

• grains

Illness caused by exposure to toxic black mold is referred to as _______________.

• sick building syndrome

• toxic mold poisoning

• black mold syndrome

• mold disease

Some of the first signs of illness from black mold might include…

• headaches and a rash.

• coughing and sneezing.

• chronic fatigue.

• nausea and vomiting.

To prevent mold, surfaces in damp rooms should be cleaned using ________.

• ammonia

• vinegar

• bleach

• antibacterial soap and water

__________ can’t be cleaned of mold and must be thrown away and replaced.

• carpeting

• fabric

• insulation

• all of these

According to the CDC, if you find mold in your home, you should ___________.

• examine samples with a microscope

• clean or remove it immediately

• send it away for testing

• find out what type it is

Find the sentence that tells you the scientific name for black mold.

• Toxic black mold has a musty, earthy smell, like dirt and rotting leaves.

• The scientific name for toxic black mold is Stachybotrys chartarum.

• He may also feel an irritated throat and nose.

Find the sentence that reveals how someone can identify what type of mold they’ve found.

• The only way to determine a mold species is by examination under a microscope.

• Because no mold is good mold, any mold should be cleaned or removed immediately.

• It is greenish-black in color and can be somewhat slimy or wet.