Cause and Effect Flashcard

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What is a cause?

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A cause is something that makes something else happen. For example, if it rains, the ground gets wet.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is what happens as a result of a cause. For example, if you drop a glass, the effect is that it might break.

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What happens when a smoke detector goes off?

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It usually means there is smoke or fire, alerting people to danger.

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If a balloon floats away, what is a possible effect?

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The boy might feel sad because he lost his balloon.

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What can cause a sandcastle to fall?

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A big wave can cause a sandcastle to fall over.

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What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

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If you study hard (cause), you will likely get a good grade (effect).

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What does it mean to stay up too late?

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Staying up too late means going to bed later than you should, which can lead to being tired the next day.

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What is a consequence of not studying for a test?

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A consequence can be getting a poor grade on the test.

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What can happen if someone drops their phone?

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The phone might break or get damaged.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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A cause leads to an effect; the cause is the reason something happens, and the effect is the result.