Cause and Effect

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What is a cause?

Back

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

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens as a result of a cause.

Front

In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked,' what is the cause?

Back

Because it rained.

Front

In the sentence 'Because it rained, I got soaked,' what is the effect?

Back

I got soaked.

Front

What is an example of a cause?

Back

Jason was running in the hallway.

Front

What is an example of an effect?

Back

The milk smelled bad and had to be thrown away.

Front

What would be the cause of someone laughing?

Back

Someone is telling a joke.

Front

What is the relationship between cause and effect?

Back

A cause leads to an effect.

Front

What happens if you water a plant?

Back

The plant grows (effect).

Front

What is the cause of the crowd cheering at a basketball game?

Back

The home team scores a basket.