Question

Define pathogens.(1 point)

Pathogens are pollutants such as oil and other toxic materials that are in floodwaters.

Pathogens are the paths and routes that humans build to help escape a flood and reduce its impact.

Pathogens are the buildings, power supply, and other services in a community.

Pathogens are disease-causing organisms that negatively impact humans during a flood

Answer 1

Broadly speaking, a pathogen is a microbe that causes disease. So the most accurate answer here would be the last answer choice.