Question
What is the main difference between an epidemic and a pandemic?
A
An epidemic is caused by bacteria, and a pandemic is caused by viruses
B
An epidemic affects a small area; a pandemic affects many countries
C
A pandemic is less serious than an epidemic
D
Epidemics happen only in winter; pandemics happen in summer
A
An epidemic is caused by bacteria, and a pandemic is caused by viruses
B
An epidemic affects a small area; a pandemic affects many countries
C
A pandemic is less serious than an epidemic
D
Epidemics happen only in winter; pandemics happen in summer
Answers
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The correct answer is:
**B**
An epidemic affects a small area; a pandemic affects many countries.
An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area, while a pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, affecting a larger population.
**B**
An epidemic affects a small area; a pandemic affects many countries.
An epidemic refers to a sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease above what is normally expected in a specific area, while a pandemic is an epidemic that has spread over several countries or continents, affecting a larger population.