In 2007,heavy Rains Accompanied an Outbreak of Cholera in Children

question 14

Multiple Choice

In 2007,heavy rains accompanied an outbreak of cholera in children living in war-torn Iraq.What was the likely cause of the spread of this disease?

• A)pollution of waterways by raw sewage
• B)outbreaks of mosquitoes
• C)lack of protection from the rain caused the children to be very cold
• D)high levels of petroleum products in drinking water

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