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An epidemic is where diseases spread through a population slower than expected.
An epidemic is where diseases spread through a population slower than expected.
False
The Black Death is an example of a pandemic.
The Black Death is an example of a pandemic.
True
European explorers brought diseases such as smallpox to the New World.
European explorers brought diseases such as smallpox to the New World.
True
People living in poverty have access to basic needs like food, water, and healthcare.
People living in poverty have access to basic needs like food, water, and healthcare.
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Smoking and consuming alcohol are risk factors that increase the chance of getting sick.
Smoking and consuming alcohol are risk factors that increase the chance of getting sick.
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Having clean water to drink is a risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick.
Having clean water to drink is a risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick.
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Not practising good personal hygiene does not increase the chance of getting sick.
Not practising good personal hygiene does not increase the chance of getting sick.
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What is the main difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
What is the main difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
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Why were many Aboriginals unable to fight the diseases brought by European explorers?
Why were many Aboriginals unable to fight the diseases brought by European explorers?
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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick?
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What was one of the impacts of European explorers bringing diseases to the New World?
What was one of the impacts of European explorers bringing diseases to the New World?
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Which factor contributes to some countries being more susceptible to sickness compared to others?
Which factor contributes to some countries being more susceptible to sickness compared to others?
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Why do pandemics affect large proportions of populations in many countries?
Why do pandemics affect large proportions of populations in many countries?
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Which of the following is a common risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick worldwide?
Which of the following is a common risk factor that increases the chance of getting sick worldwide?
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