Concept 2 - Cause & Effect

What is the primary difference in how cause and effect are used in science compared to engineering?

• In science, it is used to control outcomes, while in engineering, it is used to understand them.

• In science, it is used to understand relationships, while in engineering, it is used to control outcomes.

• In engineering, it is only used in mechanical contexts, while in science, it applies to biological contexts.

• Both fields use the concept in the same way.

What does the rattleback experiment demonstrate?

• The impact of magnetic fields on plastic

• The relationship between symmetry and motion

• The effects of gravitational forces

• None of the above

Why was the cause of diseases historically difficult to determine?

• Lack of technology to see the pathogens

• Diseases were not taken seriously

• People believed diseases were caused by supernatural forces

• All diseases were thought to be genetic

What is an example of a complex cause and effect relationship in environmental science?

• The causes of global warming

• The effect of altitude on air pressure

• The impact of sunlight on plant growth

• The relationship between bee population and flower pollination

How is cause and effect taught differently in elementary school compared to high school?

• Elementary students focus on simple observations, while high school students engage in complex argumentation.

• Elementary students focus on observing phenomena, while high school students focus on theoretical explanations.

• There is no difference in how the concept is taught across grade levels.

• High school students focus on memorizing facts, while elementary students perform experiments.