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1) Pre-reading Anticipation Guide for "Out of the Wild" by David Quammen

Prior to reading the article, circle your response to each of the following statements.  A score of 1 indicates you disagree with the statement, a score of 3 indicates you somewhat neutral with the statement, and a score of 5 indicates you agree with the statement.  There are no "right" answers!

Pre-reading questions for "Out of the Wild" by David Quammen

Please support your answers with plausible scientific information (learned from the Unit materials, assigned paper, or credible web source.)  Be sure all answers are in your own words.  Quoted information will not be accepted.  You must paraphrase any factual information in your own words and provide a credible reference using APA Style. 

(1)    1.  What is a zoonotic disease?

(2)    2.  Define the term - host reservoir.

(3) 3.  Name and describe 3 different zoonotic diseases that can be found in the United States.  Be sure to provide the name of the disease agent, the host reservoir, and the geographical location most affected (Northwest, Southeast, etc.)

(3) 4.  Name/explain three ways that a virus is different from bacteria?

3) Active-reading Student-Driven Questions for "Out of the Wild" by David Quammen

While reading the text, find 3 unfamiliar terms.  Look up the definition of each and document each term/definition here