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The Environment: Shaping Cultures

Question 9 • W Geography_A_IC

Which of the following best describes the environmental factors that promote the spread of malaria?

Answer
A
rainfall, temperature, and humidity
B
wind, temperature, and air pollution
C
sunlight, wind, and soil conditions
D
elevation, temperature, and mosquitoes

Explanation

Malaria spreads through infected mosquitoes, and warm, humid conditions with rainfall create favorable breeding and survival conditions for them. Rain provides standing water where mosquitoes can lay eggs, while temperature and humidity affect their development and lifespan. Therefore, “rainfall, temperature, and humidity” is the best answer.

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