Amplify Review

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What causes yellow fever?

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Yellow fever is caused by a virus.

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Why do scientists risk their lives to research yellow fever?

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Because there is no cure for the disease.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

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Which of the following did NOT occur as a result of the team’s research on yellow fever?

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A cure for yellow fever was developed.

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CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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What evidence shows how Dr. Reed's methods improved future scientific experimentation?

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Select the sentence from paragraph 4 that provides this evidence.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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What was the most significant event in protecting people from yellow fever according to the author?

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Developing a yellow fever vaccine.

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CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

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What is yellow fever?

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Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes.

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What role do mosquitoes play in the transmission of yellow fever?

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Mosquitoes are the primary vectors that transmit the yellow fever virus.

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What is a vaccine?

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A vaccine is a substance that stimulates the body's immune response against a specific disease.

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What is the significance of the Panama Canal in relation to yellow fever?

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The Panama Canal was safely completed after controlling yellow fever, which was a major health threat.

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What methods were used to control yellow fever?

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Sanitation workers sprayed poison gas and oil to destroy mosquitoes and their eggs.