Meet the Machine That Barfs

The video discusses common illnesses during school time, focusing on gastroenteritis caused by norovirus. Researchers have discovered that norovirus spreads through aerosolized particles during vomiting. The video also covers the El Nino weather phenomenon, explaining its causes and potential impacts on global weather patterns.

What is the primary cause of gastroenteritis, often referred to as the stomach flu?

• Norovirus

• Bacteria

• Influenza virus

• Fungi

What did researchers use to study the transmission of norovirus?

• A petri dish

• A microscope

• A vomiting machine

• A computer simulation

How does norovirus primarily spread according to the research findings?

• Via airborne particles during vomiting

• By direct contact

• Through contaminated water

• Through insect bites

What is El Nino?

• A type of hurricane

• A change in tropical wind patterns

• A volcanic eruption

• A type of ocean current

What impact can a strong El Nino have on global weather patterns?

• Higher sea levels

• Significant changes in rainfall and temperature

• More frequent earthquakes

• Increased volcanic activity