In 2007,heavy rains accompanied an outbreak of cholera in children living in war-torn Iraq.What was the likely cause of the spread of this disease?
A)pollution of waterways by raw sewage
B)outbreaks of mosquitoes
C)lack of protection from the rain caused the children to be very cold
D)high levels of petroleum products in drinking water

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The most likely cause of the spread of cholera in this scenario would be pollution of waterways by raw sewage. Heavy rains could cause sewage to overflow into water sources, contaminating them and making them dangerous to drink. Cholera is a water-borne disease, so polluted water sources are a common cause of outbreaks.

In 2007,heavy Rains Accompanied an Outbreak of Cholera in Children