Cause and Effect Notes

The relationship of events is called cause and effect. The cause is what brings about an event or circumstance. An effect is the result of the event or circumstance.

How does cause and effect appear in math? Barbara has four apples. If Shawn eats one apple, then Barbara will have three apples.

Cause: Shawn ate one of Barbara’s apples.

Effect: Barbara has three instead of four apples.

How does cause and effect appear in science? If Quintin puts a cup of water in his freezer, then over several hours he will have a chunk of ice.

Cause: Quintin puts water in the freezer.

Effect: It is a cup of ice.

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