Cause and Effect BW

Read the following statement: "When the temperature drops below freezing, water turns into ice." What is the cause in this scenario?

• Water turns into ice.

• The temperature drops below freezing.

• Ice melts.

• Water evaporates.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Based on the data provided in a study, students who study for more than 2 hours a day score higher on tests. What conclusion can be drawn from this data?

• Studying for more than 2 hours guarantees a perfect score.

• There is a correlation between study time and test scores.

• Students who study less than 2 hours fail their tests.

• Test scores are not affected by study time.

A factory increases its production, leading to a rise in pollution levels in the nearby river. What is the effect in this situation?

• The factory increases its production.

• The nearby river becomes cleaner.

• Pollution levels in the river rise.

• The factory decreases its production.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

If a student notices that every time they eat a large breakfast, they feel more energetic throughout the day, what inference can they make?

• Large breakfasts cause fatigue.

• Eating a large breakfast has no effect on energy levels.

• Large breakfasts may contribute to increased energy levels.

• Skipping breakfast increases energy levels.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A study shows that students who participate in extracurricular activities have better time management skills. What strategic plan could a school implement based on this information?

• Eliminate all extracurricular activities.

• Encourage student participation in extracurricular activities to improve time management.

• Require students to study more and participate less in activities.

• Focus solely on academic subjects.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the cause of the following effect: "The plant wilted and died"?

• The plant was watered regularly.

• The plant received too much sunlight.

• The plant was not watered for weeks.

• The plant was in a nutrient-rich soil.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

Given the data: "Students who sleep 8 hours a night perform better academically than those who sleep less," what conclusion can be drawn?

• Sleep has no impact on academic performance.

• More sleep leads to better academic performance.

• Less sleep improves academic performance.

• Academic performance is unrelated to sleep.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A city implements a new public transportation system, resulting in decreased traffic congestion. What is the effect in this scenario?

• The city implements a new public transportation system.

• Traffic congestion increases.

• Traffic congestion decreases.

• The city removes the public transportation system.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

If a researcher finds that increased screen time is linked to decreased attention spans in teenagers, what strategic recommendation might they make?

• Encourage unlimited screen time for teenagers.

• Limit screen time to improve attention spans.

• Increase screen time to enhance attention spans.

• Ignore screen time as a factor in attention spans.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A report indicates that regular exercise leads to improved mental health. What inference can be made from this report?

• Exercise has no effect on mental health.

• Regular exercise may contribute to better mental health.

• Mental health improves without exercise.

• Exercise worsens mental health.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1