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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What is a consequence?

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A consequence is a result or effect of an action, often used in the context of negative outcomes.

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How can you identify a cause and effect relationship?

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You can identify a cause and effect relationship by asking 'What happened?' (effect) and 'Why did it happen?' (cause).

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What is 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 does it mean to oversleep?

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To oversleep means to sleep longer than intended, often resulting in being late for an obligation.

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What is a possible cause of being late to school?

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A possible cause of being late to school could be oversleeping.

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What is the effect of spilling milk?

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The effect of spilling milk is that you have to clean it up.

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What is a common cause of buying new clothes?

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A common cause of buying new clothes is outgrowing your old ones.

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What is the relationship between actions and consequences?

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Actions often lead to consequences, which can be positive or negative.