Amplify Microbiome Quiz

You just finished a soccer game and notice a small cut on your arm. Which of these tiny living things might be hanging out on your skin, even if you can’t see them?

• Bacteria

• Worms

• Insects

• Plants

When you get a scrape or a cold, your body jumps into action. What is the main job of your immune system when it comes to tiny invaders?

• To help microorganisms grow

• To protect the body from harmful microorganisms

• To provide food for microorganisms

• To make the body warmer

You might have heard that not all germs are bad for you. What do we call the tiny living things that can actually help your body stay healthy?

• Pathogens

• Viruses

• Beneficial microorganisms

• Parasites

After eating your favorite meal, your body needs help breaking down the food. Where do most of the helpful bacteria live that assist with this process?

• Lungs

• Stomach

• Intestines

• Heart

If you wanted to see the tiny living things that live on your hands, which tool would you use in your science class?

• Using a telescope

• Using a microscope

• Using a thermometer

• Using a ruler

Have you ever wondered why it’s important to have a mix of different tiny living things in your body? Why is this balance important for your health?

• To prevent all diseases

• To help the body digest food and stay healthy

• To make the body heavier

• To increase body temperature

Think about washing your hands before eating lunch at school. How does this simple action help keep you and your classmates from getting sick?

• By making hands smell nice

• By removing dirt only

• By removing and killing harmful microorganisms

• By making hands colder

If your doctor gives you antibiotics for an infection, what might happen to the helpful bacteria in your digestive system?

• They will increase

• They will not be affected

• They may decrease

• They will turn into viruses

You’re looking at a drop of pond water under a microscope in science class and see lots of tiny, round things moving around. What are you most likely seeing?

• Dust particles

• Microorganisms

• Water droplets

• Plant cells

After taking antibiotics for a sore throat, someone starts having stomach aches. Based on what you know about tiny living things in your body, what could be a reason for this?

• The antibiotics increased the number of beneficial bacteria

• The antibiotics killed both harmful and beneficial bacteria

• The antibiotics only killed viruses

• The antibiotics made the stomach colder