Biological Hazards

The deadliest waterborne diseases, such as cholera, come from drinking water polluted by ...

• Compost

• Garbage

• Chemicals

• Feces

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Infectious diseases are causes by ...

• Antigens

• Proteins

• Pathogens

• Antibodies

How is the move of pathogens from one species to another called?

• Photosynthesis

• Cross-Species-Transfer

• Osmosis

• Protein Synthesis

What are viruses, bacteria, and organisms in the environment that causes human health classified as?

• social hazards

• biological hazards

• chemical hazards

• physical hazards

Epidemiology deals primarily with what type of hazards?

• Social

• Physical

• Biological

• Chemical

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

What types of biological hazards does society face?

• bacteria

• viruses

• parasites

• all of the above

Select the biosafety level described by the conditions of the following example. Levels are listed below.

Work is conducted on a standard laboratory bench in a contained area. PPE, including a lab coat, gloves, and eye protection are being used to reduce accidental infection.

• BSL-1

• BSL-2

• BSL-3

• BSL-4

What are the potential biological risks in industrial environments?

• Exposure to soothing music and calming scents

• Exposure to fresh air and natural sunlight

• Exposure to harmful chemicals, biological agents, and physical hazards

• Exposure to friendly animals and plants

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-7

__________ are disease-carrying organisms that usually __________ suffer from the disease themselves.

• Vectors / do not

• Sectors / greatly

What international group monitors and coordinates responses to emerging diseases?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)