Cause and Effect

Front

What is a cause?

Back

A cause is something that makes something else happen. For example, if it rains, the ground gets wet.

Front

What is an effect?

Back

An effect is what happens because of a cause. For example, if you forget your umbrella, you might get wet.

Front

What happens if you water a plant?

Back

The plant grows. (Cause: You water the plant; Effect: The plant grows.)

Front

If you study hard for a test, what is the likely effect?

Back

You will do well on the test.

Front

What is an example of a cause and effect relationship?

Back

If you eat too much candy (cause), you might get a stomach ache (effect).

Front

What is the cause of a car stopping?

Back

The driver pressed the brake pedal.

Front

If it is sunny outside, what might be the effect?

Back

People might go to the park.

Front

What is a cause of a snow day?

Back

Heavy snowfall overnight.

Front

If you leave ice cream out in the sun, what happens?

Back

It melts. (Cause: Ice cream is left in the sun; Effect: It melts.)

Front

What is the effect of not sleeping enough?

Back

You might feel tired the next day.