Reading Q4 Cause & Effect

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What is a cause?

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A cause is an event or action that leads to a result or effect.

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What is an effect?

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An effect is something that happens as a result of a cause.

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What does 'cause and effect' mean?

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'Cause and effect' refers to the relationship between events where one event (the cause) leads to another event (the effect).

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Give an example of cause and effect.

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If it rains (cause), the ground gets wet (effect).

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What is the difference between cause and effect?

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A cause is what makes something happen, while an effect is what happens as a result.

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What is a chain of events?

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A chain of events is a series of actions or occurrences where each event is linked to the next.

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How can you identify the cause in a sentence?

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Look for the event that triggers another event; it usually answers the question 'why' something happened.

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How can you identify the effect in a sentence?

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Look for the outcome or result of an event; it usually answers the question 'what happened'.

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What is an example of a natural cause and effect?

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An earthquake (cause) can lead to a tsunami (effect).

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What is a scientific cause and effect relationship?

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A scientific cause and effect relationship is a connection where one variable directly influences another in a predictable way.