Question

Analyze the map below and answer the question that follows.

A map showing risk of Malaria in the world. A legend states areas shaded red have malaria everywhere. Areas shaded yellow have an isolated risk in some areas. Areas shaded green have no known malaria.
Image courtesy of the CDC

According to the map above, what is the risk of catching malaria while living in Africa?
A.
There is very little chance of catching malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.
B.
There is a significant chance of catching malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.
C.
People in northern Africa have the same risk of catching malaria as those who live in sub-Saharan Africa.
D.
The map does not show enough information to determine the risk of catching malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.

Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
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Answer 1

Based on the description of the map provided, areas shaded red indicate locations where malaria is prevalent everywhere, while yellow indicates isolated risks, and green areas have no known malaria.

Sub-Saharan Africa is known to have a high prevalence of malaria, often shaded red on similar maps. According to this understanding:

B. There is a significant chance of catching malaria in sub-Saharan Africa.

is the best answer from the choices provided, as it reflects the known risk levels for malaria in that region.