Lyme Disease Is an Example of a Disease

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Multiple Choice

Lyme disease is an example of a disease

• A)that is due to a greater degree of interaction between humans and tick-carrying animals.
• B)that is due to a decline in vaccinations.
• C)that is due to a mutation in the human genome.
• D)that is due to climate change leading to a greater mosquito population.

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Definitions:

Mid-ocean Ridges

Underwater mountain ranges where new oceanic crust is formed through volcanic activity.

Oceanic Crust

The part of the Earth's crust that underlies the oceans. It is thinner, denser, and younger than the continental crust.

Continental Rift

A linear zone where the Earth's crust and lithosphere are being pulled apart and is characterized by seismic activity and volcanic eruptions.

Eastern Africa

A region of Africa that includes countries along the eastern coast of the continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems.