How Gross is your Bathroom Comprehension Quiz

What is a germ?

• a nasty smell

• a small particle that can make people sick

• an insect that feeds off of human blood

• a small particle that can heal a wound

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What are the most common types of germs found in your bathroom?

• fungus and viruses

• protozoa and bacteria

• spores and fungus

• viruses and bacteria

Germs can enter the body in many ways. Which option below is NOT one of them?

• through your skin

• through your fingernails and toenails

• through your nose

• through your mouth

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How can a bacterial infection be treated?

• with immunizations

• with antibiotics

• with exercise

• It cannot be treated.

How do viruses spread throughout the human body?

• they attack your organs

• they invade your brain

• they trick your cells into replicating its genetic material

• they cause a rash

Are all forms of bacteria dangerous?

• yes

• no

According to the article, which area below is probably the dirtiest part of the article?

• the toilet

• the countertop

• the faucet

• the floor

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What suggestion does the article give for avoiding the germs on the countertop and faucet?

• Leave the faucet running constantly.

• Replace your bathroom faucet every 30 days.

• Avoid washinig your hands after you use the bathroom.

• Use a paper towel to turn off the faucet.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5