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UNIT 6 (CONT)

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  • Workers in factories must be trained to handle __________ to avoid accidents.
    chemical spills
  • __________ from nuclear power plants can be harmful to both people and the environment.
    Radiation leaks
  • __________ is a weather condition that includes heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.
    thunderstorms
  • During a long period without rainfall, __________ can seriously affect crops and water supply.
    drought
  • _________ are sudden movements of the Earth's surface that can cause buildings to collapse.
    earthquakes
  • A __________ can release lava, ash, and gas, threatening nearby communities.
    volcanic eruptions
  • __________ can destroy thousands of trees and wildlife in just a few hours.
    forest fires
  • After heavy rain, __________ can occur on hillsides, burying houses and roads.
    landslides
  • In some regions, __________ can burst water pipes and damage crops.
    freezing temperatures
  • _________ is caused when industrial gases mix with rain clouds, harming plants and buildings.
    acid rain
  • __________ are huge sea waves caused by underwater earthquakes or volcanic eruptions.
    tsunamis
  • When the ground suddenly collapses and forms a large hole, it's called a __________.
    sinkholes
  • When a large amount of water covers land that is usually dry, we call it a __________.
    floods
  • _________ happen when oil is accidentally released into the ocean, damaging marine life.
    oil spills
  • A __________ is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.
    tornadoes