Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is an effect?

Back

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

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground got wet.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What happens when you forget to water a plant?

Back

The plant wilts (effect) because it did not get enough water (cause).

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

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

Back

You might get a stomach ache.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the cause of a rainbow appearing?

Back

The sun shining after it rains.

Front

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

Back

You are likely to get a good grade.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is a possible cause for a car not starting?

Back

The battery is dead.

Front

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

Back

It melts (effect) because it is too warm (cause).

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

Front

What is the effect of not getting enough sleep?

Back

You may feel tired the next day.

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CCSS.RI.3.3

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3