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Disease Outbreaks and Pandemics

Authored by Rocquina Vaughan

Science

8th Grade

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Disease Outbreaks and Pandemics
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a disease outbreak?

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 mutates and becomes more virulent

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2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When should a disease outbreak be a concern?

When it occurs in multiple countries

When it lasts for several years

When it is a new or unknown disease

All of the above

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 one community, while a pandemic occurs in multiple countries

An epidemic spreads rapidly to many people, while a pandemic is a more severe form of disease

An epidemic is a contagious disease, while a pandemic is a non-contagious disease

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which disease caused a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003?

HIV/AIDS

Influenza

Ebola

SARS

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an example of a global pandemic?

HIV/AIDS

SARS

Influenza

Ebola

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people did the Spanish influenza pandemic of 1918 kill?

40-50 million

2 million

1 million

800

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main factor that determines the number of deaths in a pandemic?

The number of people who become infected

The severity of the disease caused by the virus

The vulnerability of affected populations

All of the above

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