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 what happens as a result of a cause.

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In the sentence 'The car had a flat tire, so we had to call a tow truck,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'The car had a flat tire.'

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In the sentence 'The car had a flat tire, so we had to call a tow truck,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'we had to call a tow truck.'

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If it rains, what is a possible effect?

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A possible effect is that the ground gets wet.

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If you study hard, what is a possible effect?

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A possible effect is that you get good grades.

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What happens if you forget to water a plant?

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The effect is that the plant may wilt or die.

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

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A possible effect is that you may get a stomach ache.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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Cause: It was very cold outside. Effect: The water froze.

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If you do not wear a coat in winter, what is a possible effect?

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A possible effect is that you might get cold.