Understanding Cause and Effect Test 2

Which of the following is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

• The sun rises in the east.

• Eating too much candy can cause a stomachache.

• Birds can fly.

• Water is wet.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the effect of not watering a plant for several days?

• The plant will grow faster.

• The plant will become healthier.

• The plant will wilt and possibly die.

• The plant will change color.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Identify the cause in the following sentence: "The heavy rain caused the river to flood."

• The river

• The flood

• The heavy rain

• The water

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Explain why studying for a test can lead to better grades.

• Studying helps you remember information, which can improve test performance.

• Studying makes you tired, which helps you sleep better.

• Studying is a fun activity that everyone enjoys.

• Studying is a waste of time.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following is the effect in this scenario: "If you leave ice cream out in the sun, it will melt."

• The sun

• The ice cream

• It will melt

• Leaving it out

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Differentiate between cause and effect in the following sentence: "The alarm clock rang, so I woke up."

• Cause: I woke up; Effect: The alarm clock rang

• Cause: The alarm clock rang; Effect: I woke up

• Cause: I was tired; Effect: I woke up

• Cause: I woke up; Effect: I was tired

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What might be a cause of a car not starting?

• The car is clean.

• The car has a full tank of gas.

• The battery is dead.

• The tires are inflated.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Provide an example of a cause and effect relationship in nature.

• The sun is bright.

• Rain causes plants to grow.

• The sky is blue.

• Birds sing in the morning.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Why might a student receive a poor grade on a test?

• They studied hard.

• They didn't understand the material.

• They attended all classes.

• They completed all homework.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following sentences shows a cause and effect relationship?

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• The dog barked because it saw a stranger.

• The flowers are red.

• The book is on the table.

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DOK Level 1: Recall