Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

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What is an effect?

Back

An effect is the result or outcome of a cause.

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In the sentence 'Since I got straight A's, my parents took me out to dinner,' what is the cause?

Back

I got straight A's.

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In the sentence 'I called a friend to come get me because my car would not start,' what is the cause?

Back

My car would not start.

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What is a likely cause of someone laughing?

Back

Someone telling a joke.

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If you spill your milk, what is a possible effect?

Back

You have to clean it up.

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On a hot day, what is the effect of the weather on ice cream?

Back

It melts.

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect; the cause is why something happens, and the effect is what happens as a result.

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Can there be multiple effects from one cause?

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Yes, one cause can lead to multiple effects.

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Can there be multiple causes for one effect?

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Yes, one effect can result from multiple causes.