8.15 Pathogens and Vectors Quiz (24-25)

Which of the following is a characteristic of infectious diseases?

• They are caused by pathogens.

• They are always non-transmissible.

• They are caused by non-living organisms.

• They cannot be transmitted from one person to another.

What is the primary vector for the transmission of malaria?

• Birds

• Rats

• Mosquitoes

• Fleas

How does climate change affect the range of disease vectors?

• It has no effect on disease vectors.

• It only affects non-infectious diseases.

• It reduces the range of disease vectors.

• It expands the range of disease vectors.

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Which of the following is a reason for higher rates of infectious diseases in less developed nations?

• Higher access to antibiotics

• Lower access to clean water

• More advanced healthcare facilities

• Better sanitary waste disposal

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What is the main host for the West Nile virus before it is transmitted to humans?

• Fleas

• Birds

• Mosquitoes

• Rats

Why is tuberculosis still a significant problem in developing countries?

• Due to the lack of powerful antibiotics

• Due to high vaccination rates

• Because it primarily affects animals

• Because it is a viral infection

Which of the following diseases is caused by a parasitic protist?

• Malaria

• West Nile Virus

• Tuberculosis

• The Plague

What is a significant factor contributing to the spread of infectious diseases in tropical climates?

• Sealed homes

• Lack of mosquitoes

• Cold temperatures

• Open air systems

How do modern antibiotics affect the severity of the plague?

• They make it more deadly.

• They increase its transmission.

• They have no effect.

• They reduce its deadliness.

What is a common feature of areas with high malaria incidence?

• Tropical regions

• High altitude regions

• Desert areas

• Cold climates

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