VOICED : Brasil esceptico ante posible transmision sexual del zika

VOICED : Brasil esceptico ante posible transmision sexual del zika

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the US alert on the potential sexual transmission of the Zika virus and Brazil's cautious response. It highlights the ongoing experiments to determine the virus's presence and infectivity in semen. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is identified as the primary transmitter, with prevention measures focusing on destroying breeding sites. President Dilma Rousseff assures that the government will provide resources to combat the virus and support families with babies affected by microcephaly, a condition linked to Zika.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response of Brazilian scientists to the U.S. alert about Zika's potential sexual transmission?

They ignored the alert completely.

They were cautious and continued research.

They immediately confirmed the transmission.

They dismissed the alert as irrelevant.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge in determining the infectiousness of the Zika virus in semen?

Lack of funding for research.

Difficulty in obtaining samples.

Ethical concerns in testing on humans.

Inability to detect the virus in semen.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which mosquito is identified as the primary transmitter of the Zika virus?

Anopheles

Culex

Aedes albopictus

Aedes aegypti

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What preventive measure did President Dilma Rousseff emphasize to combat the Zika virus?

Vaccination campaigns

Using mosquito nets

Destroying mosquito breeding sites

Wearing protective clothing

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What commitment did the Brazilian government make regarding families affected by microcephaly?

Offering financial compensation

Building new hospitals

Providing free healthcare

Guaranteeing resources to combat the virus