Cause and Effect

What is the relationship between a cause and an effect?

• The cause is what happened, and the effect is why it happened.

• The cause is why something happened, and the effect is what happened.

• The cause and effect are unrelated events.

• The cause is always a positive event, and the effect is always negative.

Which of the following is NOT an effect of wind?

• Making you feel cold on a cool day.

• Allowing a kite to fly.

• Causing a ball to bounce.

• Making wind chimes produce music.

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In the water cycle example, how can evaporation be both a cause and an effect?

• Evaporation causes rain, and rain causes evaporation.

• Evaporation is caused by the sun, and it causes clouds to form.

• Evaporation is an effect of water on the ground, and it can later cause rain.

• Evaporation is a cause of dry weather, and it is an effect of strong winds.

In the softball story, what was the cause of the girl getting better at hitting the ball?

• She joined the softball team.

• She practiced hitting the ball a lot.

• The ball was pitched to her.

• She swung her bat.