Quiz: Malaria Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, which of these is a common early symptom of malaria? Video Reference:
"Early symptoms of malaria infection..."

Q2 Beginner 1 pts

The video mentions that malaria causes over a certain number of deaths every year. What is that number? Video Reference:
"Malaria is a very common disease in certain parts of the world and it causes over 400,000 deaths eve..."

Timestamp: 0:20

Q3 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, what term do scientists use for the mosquito that carries the malaria pathogen from one person to another? Video Reference:
"Scientists call the mosquito a vector because it carries a pathogen from one person to another perso..."

Timestamp: 1:30

Q4 Intermediate 2 pts

The video describes two main ways to prevent the spread of malaria. Which of the following is NOT one of those methods? Video Reference:
"There are two main ways to prevent the spread of malaria firstly we need to stop the vector in other..."

Timestamp: 2:00

Q5 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what happens to mosquitoes that land on insecticide-treated nets? Video Reference:
"If we spray the mosquito net with insecticide then any mosquitoes that land on it are also killed...."

Timestamp: 2:30

Q6 Advanced 3 pts

The video explains the life cycle of the malaria pathogen. Which of these statements about that life cycle is TRUE? Video Reference:
"First the infected person is bitten by a mosquito and the malaria pathogen passes into the mosquito ..."

Timestamp: 1:15

Q7 Intermediate 2 pts

Based on the information provided in the video, which of the following best describes the symptoms of malaria? Video Reference:
"Malaria is a very serious disease people with malaria experience repeated bouts of fever and in some..."

Timestamp: 0:30

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Q8 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, is it possible to completely eliminate mosquitoes in areas where malaria is common? Video Reference:
"The problem is that it's virtually impossible to kill all mosquitoes...."

Timestamp: 2:15

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