
Disease Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Pandemics
Authored by Rocquina Vaughan
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Avery, Noah, and Luna are discussing a recent news article. They come across the term 'disease outbreak.' What does it mean?
When a disease occurs in greater numbers than expected in a community or region
When a disease spreads rapidly to many people
When a disease becomes a global epidemic
When a disease becomes a global pandemic
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mia, Abigail, and William are discussing when a disease outbreak should be a concern. Which of the following points should they consider?
When it occurs in multiple countries
When it lasts for several years
When it is a new or unknown disease
When it affects a large population
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Kai, Ethan, and Grace are playing a trivia game. Kai asks, 'What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?'
An epidemic is a global disease outbreak, while a pandemic is a regional outbreak
An epidemic occurs in multiple countries, while a pandemic occurs in a single community
An epidemic spreads rapidly to many people, while a pandemic affects a smaller population
An epidemic is a regional disease outbreak, while a pandemic is a global outbreak
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Imagine Lily, Kai, and Scarlett are playing a trivia game. Lily draws a card and reads out loud: 'Which disease caused a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003?' Can you help them answer?
HIV/AIDS
Influenza
COVID-19
SARS
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Arjun, Mason, and Samuel are discussing historical pandemics. Which of the following is an example of a destructive global pandemic in history that they might talk about?
Spanish influenza
Asian influenza
Hong Kong influenza
COVID-19
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Zoe, Nora, and Ethan are discussing a recent news article. They come across the term 'influenza pandemic.' What does it mean?
A global disease outbreak caused by a new subtype of the influenza virus
A regional disease outbreak caused by a new subtype of the influenza virus
A global disease outbreak caused by a known subtype of the influenza virus
A regional disease outbreak caused by a known subtype of the influenza virus
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Nora, Elijah, and Abigail are discussing how an influenza pandemic spreads. Which method do you think they would agree on?
Through direct contact with infected individuals
Through contaminated food and water
Through sneezing or coughing
Through mosquito bites
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