Zoonotic Diseases and Environmental Impact

Zoonotic Diseases and Environmental Impact

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the role of pathogens, particularly zoonotic diseases, in causing outbreaks. It highlights how human activities, such as land use changes and habitat destruction, increase the likelihood of pandemics. The video uses the Ebola outbreak in West Africa as a case study to illustrate these points. It also explains how habitat loss affects disease transmission, using the West Nile virus as an example. Finally, it suggests that preventing future pandemics requires close monitoring of wildlife habitats and rethinking our relationship with nature.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for a pathogen that moves from animals to humans?

Zoonosis

Epidemic

Endemic

Pandemic

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following diseases is believed to have originated from animals?

Hypertension

Diabetes

Ebola

Malaria

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What human activity is primarily responsible for increasing the probability of pandemics?

Increased travel

Improved healthcare

Technological advancements

Land use changes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant consequence of the civil wars in West Africa during the 1990s?

Increased urbanization

Deforestation

Technological development

Economic growth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are zoonotic diseases more likely to spread as humans develop wild animal habitats?

Animals become more aggressive

Pathogens find new hosts

Animals migrate to cities

Pathogens become weaker

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary threat to the survival of most animal groups?

Climate change

Habitat loss

Hunting

Pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the reduction in avian biodiversity affect the spread of West Nile virus?

It increased the spread

It eradicated the virus

It had no effect

It decreased the spread

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