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WorksheetsLesson Objectives: Types of Disease and Germs
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Identify the two main types of disease.
Infectious and non-infectious diseases.
Viral and bacterial diseases.
Genetic and acquired diseases.
Acute and chronic diseases.
Recognize four common disease-causing organisms.
Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
Bacteria, plants, animals, and algae.
Viruses, insects, mammals, and birds.
Fungi, protozoa, fish, and reptiles.
Germs spread in which of the following ways?
Through contact with contaminated surfaces
By reading books
By watching television
Through listening to music
The science of fighting disease has come a long way in the past hundred years.
True
False
The two basic categories of diseases are Communicable disease and _________
Non Communicable disease
Viral disease
Bacterial disease
Genetic disease
Which of the following is a characteristic of a communicable disease?
Diseases that do not spread
Diseases that can be spread
Diseases that are always fatal
Diseases that are genetic
Which of the following is NOT one of the four classes of pathogens?
Viruses
Bacteria
Protozoa
Animals
Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?
Common cold
Malaria
Tuberculosis
Diabetes
Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?
The flu
Asthma
Cancer
Arthritis
Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?
Covid
Scurvy
Anemia
Rickets
An example of a disease caused by bacteria is _________.
Strep throat
Influenza
Chickenpox
Measles
An example of a disease caused by bacteria is _________.
Tooth decay
Malaria
Common cold
Ringworm
Which of the following is a way germs are spread?
Direct Contact (shaking hands)
Reading a book
Watching TV
Sleeping
Germs can be spread by ________ (sneezing).
Indirect Contact
Direct sunlight
Washing hands
Eating healthy food
Eating or drinking contaminated food or water can spread germs.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a way germs are spread?
Contact with Animals or Insects
Indirect Contact (sneezing)
Direct Contact (shaking hands)
Reading a book
