Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions
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A university implements a peer tutoring program. The following semester, the overall student GPA increases by 0.3 points. What is the most probable effect of this increase?
Decreased enrollment
Lower academic standards
Improved student retention rates
Reduced faculty workload
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A city implements a comprehensive urban tree-planting program. Within five years, average summer temperatures in the city decrease by 2°F. What is the most probable effect of this decrease?
Increased energy consumption
Higher air pollution levels
Reduced urban heat island effect
Decreased property values
3.
A city implements a comprehensive recycling education program in schools. Within two years, the city's recycling rate increases by 30%. What is the most likely connection between these events?
Students influence family recycling habits
More recycling bins are placed around the city
Stricter penalties for not recycling are introduced
The city offers financial incentives for recycling
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A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Within two years, obesity rates among adults decrease by 5%. What is the most likely effect of this infrastructure change?
Increased physical activity through cycling
More people walking instead of driving
Improved air quality leading to better health
Reduced stress from traffic congestion
5.
A company introduces a policy of mandatory lunch breaks away from desks. After six months, reported stress levels among employees decrease by 20%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Regular breaks leading to improved mental well-being
Increased socialization among coworkers
Reduced workload for employees
Improved office ergonomics
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A company introduces a policy of unlimited paid vacation days. After one year, employee burnout rates decrease by 20%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?
Employees take more time off to recharge
Workload is reduced for all employees
The company hires more staff
Employees work more efficiently
7.
A company implements a new customer service training program. Within six months, customer complaints decrease by 35%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Fewer customers
Improved product quality
More effective customer service
Lower customer expectations
8.
A state implements a mandatory financial literacy course for high school students. Five years later, the average credit score of young adults in the state increases by 30 points. What is the most likely effect of this course?
Better understanding of personal finance
Increased minimum wage in the state
More lenient credit reporting standards
Higher employment rates among young adults
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A city introduces a congestion charge for driving in the city center during peak hours. Within six months, public transportation ridership increases by 25%. What is the most likely connection between these events?
Driving becomes more expensive, encouraging public transport use
Public transportation services are improved
More people work from home
The city center becomes a more popular destination
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A city implements a comprehensive bike lane network. Within a year, bicycle commuting increases by 40%. What is the most likely cause of this increase?
Higher fuel prices
Improved cycling infrastructure
Decreased public transportation options
Warmer climate
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