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Microorganism Quiz Inman 5th

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
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1.

When we forget to wash our hands, or don't wash them properly, we are doing which of the following?

a)

spreading beneficial microbes to other people, or giving them to ourselves by touching our eyes, mouths, noses or cuts on our bodies

b)

spreading harmful microbes to other people, or giving them to ourselves by touching our eyes, mouths, noses or cuts on our bodies

c)

not washing our hands will not spread disease or germs to other people

d)

spreading both beneficial and harmful microbes to other people

2.

Some bacteria can be beneficial because they produce

a)

cheese.

b)

fruit.

c)

water.

d)

energy.

3.

Which of the following is a benefit of microorganisms?

a)

They do not multiply.

b)

They are used to make medicine.

c)

They feed on living things.

d)

They remove minerals from the soil.

4.

Which of these microorganisms is considered harmful?

a)

fungus in antibiotics

b)

bacteria in yogurt

c)

yeast in bread

d)

mold on fruit

5.

Which of these can be caused by a microorganism?

a)

tooth decay

b)

sprained wrist

c)

broken finger

d)

paper cut

6.

As plants grow, they take nutrients from the soil. How are nutrients in the soil naturally replaced?

a)

falling rain

b)

decomposing plants

c)

adding fertilizer

d)

feeding animals

7.

Which common human disease is caused by an organism in the Kingdom Fungi?

a)

tuberculosis

b)

athlete's foot

c)

walking pneumonia

d)

influenza

8.

One benefit of bacteria is that they can be used to

a)

strengthen some wood products.

b)

produce plastic from petroleum.

c)

produce certain kinds of foods.

d)

keep our clothes from wearing out.

9.

Which can bacteria do?

a)

spoil food

b)

heal cuts

c)

purify water

d)

cause cancer

10.

Would it be good for your health to kill all of the bacteria in your body?

a)

Yes. Most bacteria in your body are harmful. Killing all of the bacteria would get rid of these bacteria

b)

No. Many bacteria in your body are beneficial. These beneficial bacteria help your body perform physiological functions, such as digestion.

c)

Yes. Getting rid of all bacteria in the body would prevent most diseases. This is why doctors use antibiotics

d)

No. The harmful bacteria in your body are important for stimulating the immune system.

11.

Which is not a bacteria found in uncooked or undercooked food?

a)

Salmonella

b)

E Coli

c)

Staphylococcus

d)

Tuberculosis