Question

checking for understanding
match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.
pandemic
famine
plague
intermittently
the widespread scarcity of food
outbreak of a disease over a large area affecting many people
not continuous
a disease that spreads quickly

Explanation:

• Pandemic: An outbreak of a disease over a large area affecting many people. This is a well - known definition in the context of global health events.
• Famine: The widespread scarcity of food. Famine is a term related to food availability and its lack on a large scale.
• Plague: A disease that spreads quickly. Historically, plagues (like the Black Plague) were known for their rapid spread.
• Intermittently: Not continuous. It describes something that occurs at intervals rather than in a steady, unbroken manner.

Answer:

pandemic - outbreak of a disease over a large area affecting many people
famine - the widespread scarcity of food
plague - a disease that spreads quickly
intermittently - not continuous