Malaria Quiz
1. How many people worldwide are infected with malaria each year?
(A) 1 to 3 million
(B) 3 to 5 million
(C) 35 to 50 million
(D) 50 to 100 million
(E) 350 to 500 million
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E. Around 350 to 500 million people worldwide are infected with malaria each year.
2. How many people around the world die from malaria each year?
(A) 100,000
(B) 300,000
(C) 500,000
(D) 700,000
(E) 1 million
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E. Roughly 1 million people around the world die from malaria each year.
3. Malaria is a disease found primarily in __________.
(A) Europe
(B) Antarctica
(C) North America
(D) Africa
(E) Australia
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D. Malaria is a disease found primarily in Africa.
4. Malaria threatens roughly what percent of the world's population?
(A) 5%
(B) 20%
(C) 40%
(D) 80%
(E) 100%
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C. Malaria threatens roughly 40% of the world's population.
5. All of the following are ways to control malaria, except:
(A) Eliminating mosquito breeding areas
(B) Treating infected people with anti-malarial medicines
(C) Insecticide-treated bed nets
(D) Creating marsh or swamp habitats
(E) Educating African families about how to control malaria
(F) Indoor residual spraying
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D. Malaria cannot be prevented by creating marsh or swamp habitats.
6. Malaria is a disease caused by a tiny parasite living in the blood and saliva of certain:
(A) Flies
(B) Mosquitoes
(C) Birds
(D) Bats
(E) Lions
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B. Malaria is caused by a microscopic parasite that lives in the blood and saliva of certain mosquitoes called anopheles.
7. A ______________ is one of an African family's best defenses against malaria.
(A) Mask and goggles
(B) Fly swatter
(C) Bed net
(D) Secure house
(E) Pet lizard
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C. A mosquito bed net is one of an African family's best defenses against malaria.
8. Mosquitoes are the most active:
(A) During the morning
(B) During the afternoon
(C) On the weekends
(D) At night
(E) During the evening
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D. Mosquitoes are most active at night, from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
9. Bed nets can last up to _____ year(s).
(A) 1
(B) 2
(C) 3
(D) 5
(E) 12
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D. Bed nets can last up to 5 years.
10. Which animal is a natural predator of mosquitoes?
(A) Tigers
(B) Humans
(C) Elephants
(D) Antelope
(E) Dragonflies
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E. The average dragonfly can consume as many as 600 insects a day.