Question

Identify Cause and Effect

Directions: Read the pairs of statements below. On the line next to each statement,
write C if the statement is a cause and E if the statement is an effect. The first one is
done for you.
C
E
1. Wood is burned in a fireplace.
Thermal energy is released.
2. Carbon dioxide is formed.
Carbon combines with oxygen.
3. Solar panels can collect solar energy.
Solar energy is given off by the sun.
4. Thermal energy is released when coal is burned.

Answer 1

1. C (Cause: Wood is burned in a fireplace; Effect: Thermal energy is released.)
2. E (Cause: Carbon combines with oxygen; Effect: Carbon dioxide is formed.)
3. C (Cause: Solar panels can collect solar energy; Effect: Solar energy is given off by the sun.)
4. C (Cause: Thermal energy is released when coal is burned; Effect: Thermal energy is released)