Nonfiction Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. It explains why something occurs.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. It shows the outcome of an action.

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In the sentence 'Since word got out about the Gold Rush in California, workers flooded into San Francisco,' what is the cause?

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The cause is 'Since word got out about the Gold Rush in California.'

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In the sentence 'The elephant uses its trunk to get water because it is thirsty,' what is the effect?

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The effect is 'it is thirsty.'

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What happens when cold wind meets warm air?

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When cold wind meets warm air, it can cause tornadoes to form.

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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 track down someone?

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To track down someone means to find or locate them, often after searching.

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Why are dogs useful for policemen?

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Dogs are useful for policemen because they have a good sense of smell, which helps in tracking down outlaws.

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What is the effect of Dashiell Hammett working as a detective?

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The effect is that his stories seem true-to-life.

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What is a simple way to remember cause and effect?

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Think of cause as 'why' something happens and effect as 'what' happens.