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Infectious disease
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a bacteria or virus that is contagious.
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Emerging disease
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a disease that is new and has not had a vaccine put out yet.
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Pollution
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something that is released into the environment that has some harmful impact on people and other organisms.
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Carcinogen
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cancer-causing chemicals.
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Teratogen
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chemicals that harm embryos and fetuses.
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Neurotoxin
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chemicals that effect the nervous system.
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Asbestos
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Bioaccumulation
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the buildup of toxic substances in the bodies of organisms.
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Biomagnification
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the increased concentration of toxic substances with each step in a food chain.
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Earthquake
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When two tectonic plates get stuck, they build up pressure until one passes, causing energy to form... thus the earthquake was born!
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Landslide
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when rocks and soil slide down a slope.
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Tsunami
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a large ocean wave that occurs due to an earthquake at the bottom of the ocean.
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Volcano
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openings in Earth’s crust that eject molten materials and lava.
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Tornado
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rotating funnels of air that travel over 400 km (250 mi) per hour.
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Hurricane
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storms that form over tropical oceans with winds over 119 km (74 mi) per hour.
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Thunderstorm
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produce lightning and thunder, usually with heavy rain.
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Avalanche
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masses of snow that slide down a slope.
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