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Malaria is caused by a .:parasite
Malaria is spread by .:mosquitoes
Malaria has been virtually eliminated from areas with economic development.:high
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Malaria is caused by a .:parasite
Malaria is spread by .:mosquitoes
Malaria has been virtually eliminated from areas with economic development.:high
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contaminated water✔ mosquitoescoughing

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contaminated water
B
✔ mosquitoes
C
coughing
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✔ highlow

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✔ high
B
low
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Based on this map from the reading, which areas have the highest risk of malaria?

A
North America, South America, and Europe
B
Southeast Asia, Australia, and Europe
C
North America, South America, and Africa
D
South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia
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Which trend do both graphs show?

A
Malaria deaths have decreased as use of ITN nets has increased.
B
Malaria deaths have increased as use of ITN nets has decreased.
C
Malaria deaths have stayed the same as use of ITN nets has increased.
D
Malaria deaths have decreased as use of ITN nets has stayed the same.
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Why is Zambia so determined to fight malaria?

A
The disease has contaminated the country’s food and water.
B
The disease has hurt the country economically and socially.
C
The disease has weakened many people’s immune systems.
D
The disease has become more common because of people’s lifestyles.
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Which argument about the relationship between DDT spraying and malaria is supported by the evidence?

A
The use of DDT became less effective in Sri Lanka as time went on.
B
The decision to outlaw DDT caused a resurgence of malaria in Sri Lanka.
C
The use of DDT is harmful to wildlife and has little effect on the spread of malaria.
D
DDT spraying successfully eliminated malaria from India and Sri Lanka.
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Which ongoing problem do health officials face in the fight against malaria?

A
Farmers do not want to use DDT.
B
Children do not like using mosquito nets.
C
Doctors have been unable to develop a vaccine.
D
Countries have run out of ACTs.

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