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The two possible explanations for the pattern in the graph.
Introduction:
The two possible explanations for the pattern in the given graph of the infectious diseases are usually caused by germs. Some of the ways that one can get an infectious disease are through direct contact with a person who is sick that includes kissing, touching, sneezing, coughing, and sexual contact.

Explanation of Solution
Some of the ways that one can get an infectious disease are through direct contact with a person who is sick that includes kissing, touching, sneezing, coughing, and sexual contact. Sometimes, pregnant mothers can also pass some germs along to their babies
- The overall trend has shown in the above graph is the number of reported cases of infectious diseases in US.
- In the given graph the infectious diseases has been started increasing from the year 1900 to 2000.
Hence, the overall trend has been concluded. There are many different ways that one can get an infectious disease. Infectious diseases are usually caused by germs.
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