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What did Alexander Fleming discover that helped solve a societal problem?

A
an antibiotic
B
bacteria
C
infections
D
mold
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In response to scientific understanding about food-borne disease, what have scientists and health officials recommended be used to keep people safe without affecting the taste or nutrient content of foods such as lettuce and other vegetables?

A
antibiotics
B
hand washing
C
irradiation
D
pasteurization
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Which is the best classification for West Nile virus?

A
food-borne illness
B
irradiated disease
C
antibiotic resistant bacteria
D
emerging infectious disease
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How did Alexander Fleming’s research solve a societal problem?

A
He developed ways to treat inherited diseases.
B
He advocated for regular hand washing to kill germs.
C
He discovered a new type of medicine that could treat infections.
D
He discovered the cause of mad cow disease, an emerging disease.
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A dam is used to retain water. Retaining water can also lead to flooding. Which most likely would be a new societal issue resulting from the installation of a dam?

A
antibiotic resistance
B
habitat destruction
C
greater exposure to radiation
D
increase in biodiversity
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Which societal problem can be solved, in part, by scientists identifying areas of high biodiversity?

A
reducing the amount of pollution
B
finding affordable housing
C
protecting the environment
D
providing access to clean water
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Which statement correctly relates science and its influence on society?

A
Science can neither solve societal problems nor influence societal decisions.
B
Science can solve societal problems, and it can affect societal decisions.
C
Science cannot solve societal problems, but it can influence societal decisions.
D
Science can solve societal problems, but it does not influence societal decisions.
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How does the washing of hands help prevent a societal problem?

A
It keeps water supplies clean.
B
It helps treat inherited disease.
C
It helps protect the environment.
D
It reduces the spread of disease.
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How did improving treatment of patients with antibiotics lead to a new problem?

A
Antibiotics began to cause habitat destruction.
B
Some food sources were contaminated by antibiotics.
C
Some pathogens became resistant to antibiotics.
D
Antibiotics began to interfere with the treatment of inherited diseases.
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Cholera is a disease that is spread in water. Which would be the most practical way to prevent the spread of cholera in a human population?

A
adding antibiotics to the water
B
irradiating the water
C
improving sanitation
D
restricting use of natural water sources

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