Communicable diseases 2

Q1. Tick the correct options:

i) What happens when something decays?

a) it is eaten by micro-organisms b) it is thrown away in a bin c) it stops something arriving somewhere
d) it evaporates

ii) Which of these will not decay in nature?

a) a newspaper b) an apple c) a dead tree d) a glass bottle

iii) Ashley plans to put the compost his garden. What is in the compost that is needed by
plants?
a) nutrients b) grass c) soil d) bacteria

iv) Which of these will you catch from other people?

a) tooth decay a) poor eyesight c) bone fracture d) chicken pox

Q2 . Identify the mistake in the given statement. Correct the mistake and rewrite the statement.

i) Micro-organism are tiny, dead organisms that you cannot see.

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Q3. Fill in the blanks:-

a) The diseases which are caused by germs and can be transmitted from one person to another are called
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b) These micro-organisms are made up of _____________ cell.

c) A disease caused by bacteria is _________________.

d) Fungi cause diseases such as ______________________ and _______________________.

Q4. Why should people wash their hands before handling food?

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b) Why it is advisable to-keep the door of our refrigerators closed?

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Q5. Answer the following:
1) Any two diseases caused by virus _______________________ _________________________

2) Any two diseases caused by bacteria _______________________ _________________________

3) Any two diseases caused by protozoa _______________________ _________________________

Q6. State True (T) or False (F):

a) Malaria is transmitted through the bite of a female Anopheles mosquito.

b) Chickenpox is caused through infected food and water.
c) Bacteria are single-celled organisms.
d) Communicable diseases are also known as deficiency diseases.
e) Influenza is a deficiency disease.

Q7. Identify the mistake in the given statements. Correct and rewrite each of the statement.

a) Vaccines for diphtheria, measles and malaria are available in hospitals.

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b) Sodium is added to water storage tanks to make it fit for drinking

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c) Rat flea is the carrier of jaundice disease.

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d) Cholera spreads through the direct contact with a sick person

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Q8. Find out the name of a disease caused by fungi. - ___________________________

b) Mention the mode of transmission for the disease

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c) Mention any one effective measure for the prevention of the disease.

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