Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is the reason why something happens.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

Front

If a plant dies because it didn't get enough water, what is the cause?

Back

The cause is that the plant did not get enough water.

Front

If Joe's plant is healthy because he watered it, what is the effect?

Back

The effect is that Joe's plant is healthy.

Front

What happens if it rains?

Back

The ground gets wet.

Front

If you study hard for a test, what is the likely effect?

Back

You will probably get a good grade.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If you eat too much candy (cause), you might get a stomach ache (effect).

Front

What is the cause in the sentence: 'The sun was shining, so we went to the park.'?

Back

The cause is 'The sun was shining.'

Front

What is the effect in the sentence: 'It was cold outside, so we wore jackets.'?

Back

The effect is 'We wore jackets.'

Front

If you forget your umbrella and get wet, what is the cause?

Back

The cause is forgetting your umbrella.