SHS General Science · Year 2

Pathogenic Diseases practice questions

Pathogens, epidemiology and the causes of TB, cholera and typhoid.

24 questions in this topic: 12 recall, 10 applying skills and concepts and 2 strategic thinking. Every one carries a written explanation.

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  1. Question 1Skills & concepts

    Poor sanitation and unsafe water are strongly linked to

    • atyphoid and cholera
    • bgood health
    • cstronger bones
    • dbetter eyesight
  2. Question 2Recall

    Good hygiene is important mainly because it

    • ahelps prevent the spread of disease
    • bmakes food more expensive
    • cincreases pollution
    • dhas no effect on health
  3. Question 3Skills & concepts

    Covering the mouth when coughing helps prevent the spread of

    • atuberculosis
    • ba broken bone
    • cshort sight
    • dsunburn

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