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WorksheetsMicroorganism Quiz Inman 5th
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
When we forget to wash our hands, or don't wash them properly, we are doing which of the following?
spreading beneficial microbes to other people, or giving them to ourselves by touching our eyes, mouths, noses or cuts on our bodies
spreading harmful microbes to other people, or giving them to ourselves by touching our eyes, mouths, noses or cuts on our bodies
not washing our hands will not spread disease or germs to other people
spreading both beneficial and harmful microbes to other people
Some bacteria can be beneficial because they produce
cheese.
fruit.
water.
energy.
Which of the following is a benefit of microorganisms?
They do not multiply.
They are used to make medicine.
They feed on living things.
They remove minerals from the soil.
Which of these microorganisms is considered harmful?
fungus in antibiotics
bacteria in yogurt
yeast in bread
mold on fruit
Which of these can be caused by a microorganism?
tooth decay
sprained wrist
broken finger
paper cut
As plants grow, they take nutrients from the soil. How are nutrients in the soil naturally replaced?
falling rain
decomposing plants
adding fertilizer
feeding animals
Which common human disease is caused by an organism in the Kingdom Fungi?
tuberculosis
athlete's foot
walking pneumonia
influenza
One benefit of bacteria is that they can be used to
strengthen some wood products.
produce plastic from petroleum.
produce certain kinds of foods.
keep our clothes from wearing out.
Which can bacteria do?
spoil food
heal cuts
purify water
cause cancer
Would it be good for your health to kill all of the bacteria in your body?
Yes. Most bacteria in your body are harmful. Killing all of the bacteria would get rid of these bacteria
No. Many bacteria in your body are beneficial. These beneficial bacteria help your body perform physiological functions, such as digestion.
Yes. Getting rid of all bacteria in the body would prevent most diseases. This is why doctors use antibiotics
No. The harmful bacteria in your body are important for stimulating the immune system.
Which is not a bacteria found in uncooked or undercooked food?
Salmonella
E Coli
Staphylococcus
Tuberculosis
