Cause and Effect

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What is a 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 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 its effect.

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Cause: It rained heavily. Effect: The streets flooded.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect; one event influences another.

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What might be a cause for a student getting a bad grade?

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Not studying for the test.

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What is a common effect of not doing homework?

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Getting a lower grade or detention.

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How can you identify the cause in a situation?

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Look for the event that triggered the outcome.

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How can you identify the effect in a situation?

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Look for the result that occurred due to a specific cause.

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

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Cause: A storm. Effects: Power outage, school cancellation, and property damage.

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What is a chain reaction in terms of cause and effect?

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A chain reaction is when one cause leads to multiple effects, which can then cause further effects.