Virology
Name one way germs can spread
breathing, coughing, sneezing, sharing food
Name one type of fingerprint
loop, whorl, arch
Name 2 animals that can camouflage into their environments?
Polar bears, chameleons, butterflies, etc.
Name one way to get rid of germs
Soap and water, disinfectants, hand sanitizer
Why does oil and water not mix?
oil is hydrophobic
What is camouflage?
Organisms blend into their environment to protect themselves
Why are vaccines important?
Protects people from diseases, builds herd immunity
What does hydrophobic mean?
Does not mix with water or afraid of water
What causes earthquakes?
2 large sections of ground can move towards, apart, or slide beside each other
What is an infection?
Infectious organisms like bacteria, protozoa, fungi, virus
What is DNA?
A molecule that contains our genetic code and determines our traits
Which ocean generates the greatest number of hurricanes?
Pacific Ocean
What is epidemiology?
Science that deals with factors relating to health in a population (disease starts, spreads, how they are controlled)
What are alleles?
Pairs of genes that are passed on from parents
What is capillary action?
The ability for water to flow through narrow spaces against gravity