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Cause and Effect sentences

from
Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsunamis

Complete the boxes with the cause or effect missing.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)
The plates get caught on each other, then
give away and…

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

Buildings crumble, bridges collapse and
large cracks open in the ground.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

Magma from inside the Earth comes out
through a crack, cools into rock and

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

Hot gases press against the plug and
build pressure.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

A landslide is formed.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

Hot gases melt snow and ice.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

An Earthquake or volcano happens on
the ocean floor.

Cause (because of:) Effect (this happens:)

The rising ocean floor pushes the wave
upward…

Cause (because of:) Effect (As a result:)

Scientist are working to be able to predict
volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis.