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Lesson Objectives: Types of Disease and Germs

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify the two main types of disease.

a)

Infectious and non-infectious diseases.

b)

Viral and bacterial diseases.

c)

Genetic and acquired diseases.

d)

Acute and chronic diseases.

2.

Recognize four common disease-causing organisms.

a)

Bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.

b)

Bacteria, plants, animals, and algae.

c)

Viruses, insects, mammals, and birds.

d)

Fungi, protozoa, fish, and reptiles.

3.

Germs spread in which of the following ways?

a)

Through contact with contaminated surfaces

b)

By reading books

c)

By watching television

d)

Through listening to music

4.

The science of fighting disease has come a long way in the past hundred years.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The two basic categories of diseases are Communicable disease and _________

a)

Non Communicable disease

b)

Viral disease

c)

Bacterial disease

d)

Genetic disease

6.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a communicable disease?

a)

Diseases that do not spread

b)

Diseases that can be spread

c)

Diseases that are always fatal

d)

Diseases that are genetic

7.

Which of the following is NOT one of the four classes of pathogens?

a)

Viruses

b)

Bacteria

c)

Protozoa

d)

Animals

8.

Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?

a)

Common cold

b)

Malaria

c)

Tuberculosis

d)

Diabetes

9.

Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?

a)

The flu

b)

Asthma

c)

Cancer

d)

Arthritis

10.

Which of the following is a disease caused by viruses?

a)

Covid

b)

Scurvy

c)

Anemia

d)

Rickets

11.

An example of a disease caused by bacteria is _________.

a)

Strep throat

b)

Influenza

c)

Chickenpox

d)

Measles

12.

An example of a disease caused by bacteria is _________.

a)

Tooth decay

b)

Malaria

c)

Common cold

d)

Ringworm

13.

Which of the following is a way germs are spread?

a)

Direct Contact (shaking hands)

b)

Reading a book

c)

Watching TV

d)

Sleeping

14.

Germs can be spread by ________ (sneezing).

a)

Indirect Contact

b)

Direct sunlight

c)

Washing hands

d)

Eating healthy food

15.

Eating or drinking contaminated food or water can spread germs.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Which of the following is NOT a way germs are spread?

a)

Contact with Animals or Insects

b)

Indirect Contact (sneezing)

c)

Direct Contact (shaking hands)

d)

Reading a book