Zombie Biology Worksheet
Explore the hypothetical biology of zombies, focusing on viral transmission, physiological changes, and ecological impact at a Grade 9 science level.
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Zombie Biology Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability, applying your knowledge of biology to the hypothetical scenario of a zombie outbreak.
1. Which of the following biological agents is most likely to cause a rapid onset of zombie-like symptoms, such as aggression and loss of higher cognitive function?
Bacteria
Parasites
Viruses
Fungi
2. If a zombie virus primarily targets the frontal lobe of the brain, what functions would be most severely impaired in an infected individual?
Vision and hearing
Balance and coordination
Memory and emotion
Decision-making and impulse control
3. The hypothetical zombie virus would likely spread through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, making it a disease.
4. If an individual were bitten by a zombie, the virus would travel through their bloodstream to the central nervous system, where it would infect cells.
5. Describe how a zombie pathogen might alter a human's metabolism to sustain its host's mobility despite significant tissue damage.
6. Consider the ecological impact of a widespread zombie outbreak. How might it affect the food web and population dynamics of other species?
7. A zombie's brain would likely show increased activity in areas responsible for complex thought and reasoning.
True
False
8. The rapid decomposition of zombie bodies would have no significant impact on soil nutrient cycles.
True
False
9. Observe the diagram of the human brain below. If a zombie infection specifically targeted the cerebellum, what primary functions would be affected, leading to characteristic zombie movements?
