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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:)
The plates get caught on each other, then
give away and…
Cause (because of:)
Effect (this happens:)
Effect (this happens:)
Buildings crumble, bridges collapse and
large cracks open in the ground.
Cause (because of:)
Magma from inside the Earth comes out
through a crack, cools into rock and
Effect (this happens:)
Cause (because of:)
Hot gases press against the plug and
build pressure.
Effect (this happens:)
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:)
An Earthquake or volcano happens on
the ocean floor.
Effect (this happens:)
Cause (because of:)
The rising ocean floor pushes the wave
upward…
Effect (this happens:)
Cause (because of:)
Scientist are working to be able to predict
volcanoes, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Effect (As a result:)