The Single Most Important Measure to Prevent the Spread of Disease

question 72

Multiple Choice

The single most important measure to prevent the spread of disease is

• A) hand washing.
• B) canning.
• C) pasteurization.
• D) home cooking.
• E) antibiotics.

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Definitions:

Oligotrophic

Relates to bodies of water that have low nutrient levels and low productivity.

Algae

a diverse group of photosynthetic organisms that live in aquatic environments, ranging from unicellular microalgae to large seaweeds.

Rain Shadow

Leeward side (side sheltered from the wind) of a mountainous barrier, which receives much less precipitation than the windward side.

Windward Side

The side of an island, mountain, or landmass that faces the wind and receives the most rain and weather due to prevailing winds.