The spread of disease where nearly all adjacent individuals are affected is an example of:
A)relocation diffusion.
B)independent infection.
C)contagious diffusion.
D)stimulus diffusion.

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Contagious diffusion refers to the rapid and widespread spread of a disease or illness through direct or indirect contact between individuals, where nearly all adjacent individuals are affected. Relocation diffusion refers to the spread of an idea, culture, or disease through the movement of people from one place to another. Independent infection refers to an individual becoming infected without any direct or indirect contact with another infected individual. Stimulus diffusion refers to the spread of an idea or cultural trait, but with modification or adaptation to local conditions or customs.

The Spread of Disease Where Nearly All Adjacent Individuals Are