Question

Use the following map showing the spread of the H1N1 pandemic in 2009 to answer the question below:

In Medieval Europe, it took a few years for the Black Death to consume all of Europe. In 2009, the H1N1 disease spread all over the world in a few months. Considering the information on the map, how might the H1N1 virus have spread so quickly throughout the world?


The virus was spread throughout the world via international airline travel.


The virus was spread throughout the world by infected street rats.


The virus was spread throughout the world by flocks of migratory birds.


The virus was spread throughout the world via contaminated meat.

Answer 1

The H1N1 virus was spread throughout the world via international airline travel.

Explanation:

In 2009, the H1N1 virus became a global pandemic and spread rapidly across the globe.

The H1N1 or the H1N1 influenza virus detected in 2009 among humans affects the nose, throat, lungs and the respiratory system. This causes respiratory flu-like symptoms like cough, sneeze, sore throat, fever, runny nose, headache, chills, fatigue etc.

H1N1 virus causes airborne respiratory illness and spreads through the air.  

This virus spreads rapidly through direct or surface contact of droplets coming out from an infected person. A normal person can acquire this when he/she touches a doorknob or seat handle that an infected person touched earlier.

The virus spread from one nation to another through infected air travelers who were travelling across the globe. This also spread more in developed countries where there is more air travel than in developing countries .

Answer 2

Answer:

e

Explanation: