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 is the reason why an event 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 is the outcome of an event.

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What comes first: cause or effect?

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Cause comes first, followed by the effect.

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Give an example of a cause and its effect.

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Cause: It rained. Effect: The ground became wet.

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What is a possible effect of eating too much candy?

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A possible effect is getting a stomach ache.

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What is a possible cause of a plant growing?

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A possible cause is receiving sunlight and water.

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If a student studies hard, what is a likely effect?

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A likely effect is that the student will do well on the test.

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What can be a cause of someone feeling happy?

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A cause of feeling happy can be spending time with friends.

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What is the relationship between cause and effect?

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The relationship is that a cause leads to an effect; one event causes another to happen.

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What is an example of an effect of a sunny day?

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An effect of a sunny day is that people might go outside to play.