This Figure Shows Locations Where Cases of Dengue Fever Are

question 40

Multiple Choice

This figure shows locations where cases of Dengue fever are increasing.Dengue fever is caused by a virus transmitted by Aedes genus mosquitoes.Warmer temperatures and increased precipitation both influence populations of Aedes mosquitoes.Which of the following statements represents the best prediction for future outbreaks of Dengue fever?

• A) Aedes mosquitoes and Dengue fever will become extinct as both temperature and precipitation decrease in tropical regions.
• B) Dengue fever outbreaks will remain restricted to a few locations because mosquitoes are unable to expand their range.
• C) Humans will become immune to Dengue fever as more individuals are exposed to the virus.
• D) Climate change will lead to Dengue fever outbreaks in once-temperate areas north and south of the sites of current outbreaks.

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