Cause and effect

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What is a cause?

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

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What is an effect?

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An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

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

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What happens if a student does not study for a test?

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The student may do very badly on the test.

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What is the effect of falling down a well?

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The person may be trapped for a period of time.

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What is the effect of hot weather on ice cream?

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The ice cream melts.

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What is the effect of a team scoring a basket in basketball?

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The crowd cheers.

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What is a possible cause for Michael crying on the way to the dentist?

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He was afraid of the dentist.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; one event causes another to happen.

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What is an example of a cause leading to multiple effects?

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If it snows (cause), it can lead to school closures, snowball fights, and snowmen (effects).