Cause and Effect: Quiz #4

What is the effect of excessive sugar consumption?

• Weight loss

• Tooth decay

• Improved concentration

• Strong muscles

Effect: A student receives a scholarship for excellent academic performance.

What is the likely cause?

• Frequent absences from school

• Low test scores

• High grades and active involvement in extracurricular activities

• Not participating in any school events

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the effect of regular reading (cause)?

• Poor vocabulary

• Improved comprehension skills

• Reduced creativity

• Weakened memory

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Effect: A cake tastes too salty.

What is the likely cause?

• Using unsalted butter

• Following the recipe correctly

• Adding too much salt

• Baking at a high temperature

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the effect of using a seatbelt while driving (cause)?

• Increased risk of accidents

• Better fuel efficiency

• Decreased safety

• Reduced risk of injury in a crash

Effect: A library is noisy and disruptive.

What is the likely cause?

• Visitors talking loudly and not following library rules

• Enforcing strict noise regulations

• Free Wi-Fi

• Reading quietly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

If you leave food out of the refrigerator (cause), what is the likely effect on the food?

• It stays fresh longer

• It becomes healthier

• It multiplies

• It spoils quickly

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Effect: A student's backpack is very heavy.

What is the likely cause?

• Overloading it with textbooks and unnecessary items

• Frequent use of lockers

• Carrying only necessary items

• Carrying the heavy items on your hands

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

If you stay up late (cause), what is the likely effect on your energy levels the next day?

• Increased energy

• Decreased energy

• No effect on energy

• Enhanced focus

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Effect: The ice cream melts quickly on a hot summer day.

What is the likely cause?

• Eating it fast

• Keeping it in the freezer

• The high outdoor temperature

• Using a bigger spoon

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3