Question

multiple choice question
climate change has the potential to increase human exposure to certain diseases, such as those carried by ticks and mosquitoes. such diseases are known as ______ diseases. this is because warming temperatures allow for an expanded range for these insects.

vector-borne
pandemic
invasive
retroviral

Explanation:

Vector-borne diseases are defined as illnesses transmitted to humans by vectors (such as ticks and mosquitoes). A pandemic refers to a widespread global disease outbreak, invasive describes non-native species or organisms spreading aggressively, and retroviral diseases are caused by retroviruses with no link to insect carriers. The question specifies diseases carried by ticks and mosquitoes, which matches the definition of vector-borne diseases.

Answer:

vector-borne