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.

Front

Give an example of a cause and effect relationship.

Back

If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What happens if you don't water a plant?

Back

The plant may wilt or die (effect).

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If you study hard for a test, what is a possible effect?

Back

You may do well on the test (effect).

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What is the cause of a car not starting?

Back

The battery could be dead (cause).

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

Back

You might get a stomach ache (effect).

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What is a cause of a fire?

Back

A spark from a campfire (cause).

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If you spill water on the floor, what is the effect?

Back

You have to clean it up (effect).

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What is the cause of a student failing a test?

Back

Not studying for the test (cause).