What is a significant factor that increases the risk of infection in office environments during winter?

Impact of Humidity on Virus Survival

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Low humidity
More sunlight
Increased ventilation
High temperature
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the risk of infection particularly high in open space offices?
Lack of personal space
Poor lighting
Spread of infectious droplets
Excessive noise
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to aerosol droplets when they are exposed to dry room air?
They expand
They shrink
They change color
They become heavier
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the optimal range of relative humidity for minimizing virus survival in office air?
40-60%
20-30%
10-20%
70-80%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What occurs when the relative humidity drops below 40%?
Air becomes warmer
Viruses become deactivated
Salts crystallize, preserving virus activity
Aerosols become heavier
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do dry aerosols affect viruses when inhaled?
They deactivate the viruses
They dissolve, releasing viruses onto mucous membranes
They cause the viruses to evaporate
They trap the viruses in the air
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