Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

A cause is an event or action that makes something happen.

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect: If it rains, what happens?

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What could be a cause of a plant growing?

Back

Watering it regularly is a cause of a plant growing.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; every effect has a cause.

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If you forget to water your plants, what is the effect?

Back

The plants may wilt or die.

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What is a possible cause of getting a good grade on a test?

Back

Studying hard is a possible cause of getting a good grade.

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If you eat too much candy, what is a possible effect?

Back

You might get a stomach ache.

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What is a cause of a car not starting?

Back

A dead battery is a cause of a car not starting.

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If you leave ice cream out in the sun, what happens?

Back

The ice cream melts (effect).