Cause and Effect

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What is the definition of 'cause'?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is the definition of 'effect'?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

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What is a clue word that signals a cause?

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A clue word that signals a cause is 'because'.

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What is a clue word that signals an effect?

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A clue word that signals an effect is 'as a result'.

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In the statement 'My alarm clock did not go off, so I was late for work', what is the cause?

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The cause is 'My alarm clock did not go off'.

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In the statement 'My alarm clock did not go off, so I was late for work', what is the effect?

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The effect is 'I was late for work'.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship in nature?

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An example is: 'Heavy rain (cause) leads to flooding (effect)'.

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How can understanding cause and effect help in problem-solving?

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Understanding cause and effect helps identify the root of a problem and predict outcomes.

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What is the cause in the scenario: 'The ground was wet because it rained'?

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The cause is 'it rained'.

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What is the effect in the scenario: 'The ground was wet because it rained'?

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The effect is 'the ground was wet'.