Zombie Biology Basics
Explore the biological characteristics, behaviors, and origins of zombies in this engaging Grade 6 science worksheet.
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Zombie Biology Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use complete sentences for short answer questions.
1. What is the primary method of zombie transmission often depicted in fiction?
Airborne virus
Contaminated water
Bite or scratch from an infected individual
Genetic mutation
2. Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of a zombie?
Decomposition of flesh
Need for sleep
Slow, shambling movement
Aggressive behavior
3. The scientific term often used for a disease that spreads rapidly through a population is an .
4. Zombies are often depicted as having a strong urge to consume .
5. Zombies are typically shown to have full cognitive function and memory.
True
False
6. In most zombie lore, destroying the brain is the only way to stop a zombie.
True
False
7. Describe one biological process that would likely cease or be severely altered in a zombie, and explain why.
Observe the image of the zombie below.
8. Based on common portrayals, what organ system appears to be most compromised or altered in the zombie shown, and how does this affect its behavior?
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