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A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseases9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2025 · Q371 Mark

More cases of malaria are being reported in Europe. Other diseases, formerly confined to tropical countries and transmitted in the same way as malaria, have also spread to parts of Europe. Tropical countries have higher mean temperatures and humidity than Europe. What could explain the increase in the number of cases of these diseases in Europe? 1 rising temperatures and humidity in Europe as a result of climate change 2 increased travel between Europe and tropical countries 3 creation of wetland areas such as marshes to increase biodiversity

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

A: 1, 2 and 3

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Infectious diseases, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2025 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 37.

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