Disease outbreak occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting a large portion of the population is referred to as
A) the biotic carrying capacity
B) a pandemic
C) the abiotic environmental resistance
D) the lag growth phase
E) a population "buffer"

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A disease outbreak occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting a large portion of the population is referred to as a pandemic. A pandemic is a global outbreak of disease that affects people on multiple continents. It is a serious public health concern that requires immediate attention and intervention from health officials.

Disease Outbreak Occurring Over a Wide Geographic Area and Affecting