Q
When a Disease occurs a large area of earth’s
surface at one time, it is called:
AA. endemic disease
BB. epidemic disease
CC. pandemic disease
DD. none of these
Correct Answer:
C. pandemic disease
Explanation:
Epidemic: Refers to a disease that spreads rapidly and affects a large number of people within a specific region or population (e.g., a country or continent) at the same time. Examples include cholera outbreaks or seasonal flu waves.
Why not the others?
A. Endemic: A disease consistently present in a particular area (e.g., malaria in tropical regions).
C. Pandemic: A disease that spreads across multiple continents or worldwide (e.g., COVID-19).
D. None of these: Incorrect, as "epidemic" matches the definition.
The question specifies "a large area of earth’s surface at one time," which aligns with epidemic. A pandemic would imply a global scale, while endemic is localized.
