Understanding Cause and Effect

What is the cause in the following scenario: "The heavy rain caused the river to flood"?

• The river

• The heavy rain

• The flood

• The weather

Which of the following is an effect of studying hard for a test?

• Getting a good grade

• Feeling tired

• Going to school

• Playing video games

If a plant does not get enough sunlight, what is the likely effect?

• It will grow taller

• It will wilt

• It will produce more flowers

• It will need less water

What is the cause in the following scenario: "The alarm clock rang, so I woke up"?

• I woke up

• The alarm clock rang

• I went to bed

• I was tired

Which of the following is an effect of not eating breakfast?

• Feeling hungry

• Going to bed early

• Drinking water

• Reading a book

What is the cause in the following scenario: "The ice melted because the temperature increased"?

• The ice

• The temperature increased

• The water

• The sun

Which of the following is an effect of exercising regularly?

• Feeling more energetic

• Eating more junk food

• Watching more TV

• Sleeping less

What is the cause in the following scenario: "The car stopped because it ran out of gas"?

• The car

• It ran out of gas

• The driver

• The road

Which of the following is an effect of not getting enough sleep?

• Feeling tired

• Eating breakfast

• Going to school

• Reading a book

What is the cause in the following scenario: "The power went out because of the storm"?

• The power

• The storm

• The lights

• The rain