Cause and Effect

What is the cause of a loud noise?

• A car honking

• A whispering voice

• A soft breeze

• A gentle tap on the shoulder

What happens if you forget to water your plants?

• The plants may wilt or die.

• The plants will grow faster.

• The plants will produce more flowers.

• The plants will change color.

What is a cause of laughter?

• Someone telling a funny joke.

• A serious conversation.

• Watching a documentary.

• Reading a textbook.

What is the cause of a rainbow appearing?

• Sunlight shining through raindrops.

• Reflection of light from the moon.

• Absorption of light by clouds.

• Scattering of light by dust particles.

If you eat too much candy, what is a possible effect?

• You may get a stomach ache.

• You will feel more energetic.

• You will become taller.

• You will have better concentration.

What is a cause?

• An event or action that makes something happen.

• A reason for a decision or action.

• A consequence of an action.

• A type of effect that follows an event.

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

• The ice cream will melt.

• The ice cream will freeze.

• The ice cream will turn into a solid block.

• The ice cream will become more flavorful.

If you turn off the lights, what is the effect?

• The room becomes dark.

• The room becomes brighter.

• The room fills with colors.

• The room starts to smell fresh.

What is an effect?

• A cause of an event

• A type of physical force

• The result or outcome of a cause

• A method of analysis

If it rains, what is the effect?

• The effect is that the ground gets wet.

• The effect is that it becomes sunny.

• The effect is that flowers bloom.

• The effect is that people go inside.