Question 2: Define contamination, list FOUR symptoms of cholera, and suggest THREE ways to prevent water contamination based on the passage.

Here are the answers to Question 2, based on the provided passage:

2.1 Define the term contamination.
Contamination refers to the state where water or food has become impure or harmful due to the presence of bacteria (like O1 or O139) or other harmful substances, making it unsafe for consumption.

2.2 List FOUR symptoms of cholera.
Based on the passage, the symptoms of cholera are:

• Severe diarrhoea
• Dehydration (The passage explicitly mentions only these two symptoms.)

2.3 Suggest THREE ways in which the community can prevent water contamination.
Based on the passage, the community can prevent water contamination by:

• Improving water treatment practices.
• Improving sanitation practices.
• Improving hygiene practices.