NC LS.8.1.2

What is the main difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?

• A. Epidemics are more deadly than pandemics

• B. Epidemics are caused by bacteria, pandemics by viruses

• C. Epidemics are local or regional; pandemics are global

• D. Epidemics last longer than pandemics

Which of the following best describes a pandemic?

• A. A flu outbreak in one school

• B. A disease that spreads across several continents

• C. A disease limited to one town

• D. A common cold passed around a classroom

Which term describes a disease outbreak that affects many people in a community or region at the same time?

• Pandemic

• Endemic

• Epidemic

• Outbreak

The 1918 Spanish Flu and COVID-19 are examples of:

• Epidemics

• Pandemics

• Endemics

• Local outbreaks

If a disease is consistently present in a population, it is considered:

• Pandemic

• Endemic

• Epidemic

• Sporadic

Which organization often helps track pandemics globally?

• NASA

• CDC

• FBI

• FDA

What is a common method to prevent the spread of disease during both epidemics and pandemics?

• Eating more fruits

• Getting vaccinated

• Drinking bottled water

• Taking antibiotics daily

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Which of the following would likely result in a pandemic?

• An insect-borne illness limited to one village

• A new flu strain spreading worldwide

• An allergic reaction in several students

• A foodborne illness from one restaurant

What does data show about pandemics compared to epidemics?

• They affect fewer people

• They are limited to one country

• They spread more widely and affect multiple countries

• They are caused by fungi only

Which of the following is used to help interpret the spread of disease during a pandemic?

• Thermometers

• Graphs and maps showing case numbers

• Petri dishes

• Rulers and measuring tapes