This document provides examples of cause and effect relationships and instructs the reader to identify the cause and effect in each example. It explains that the cause is what makes something happen, while the effect is what occurs as a result. Examples provided include a rapidly moving stream causing erosion that carves out a canyon, and a squirrel clutching its food to watch for dangers, where the dangers in the forest are the effect caused by the need to hunt for food.

2. Listen up!
You have a job to
do.
Decide what Effect
happened and why
Cause it happened!

3. A. The stream is moving
rapidly.
B. This mountain is
steep .

4. A. The baton is on fire.
B. He cautiously twirls the
baton.

5. A. The water is battering the
stones.
B. A large canyon is carved
away.

6. A. The squirrel clutched his
food with his paws so he could
watch for danger.
B. There are dangers all
around for a squirrel.

7. A. A triumphant Neil
Armstrong jumps across the
surface of the moon.
B. Until 1969 no human had
ever been on the moon.

8. A. In formation these jets fly
only inches apart.
B. The 360 degree turn must
be done cautiously .

9. A. The Green Tree Boa
peered into the forest.
B.The snake must hunt for its
food.

10. So, do you get
it?
OK, quick
review!
Cause:
Effect:
Why it’s
What is
happening.
happening.