Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions

1. A company introduces a wellness program for employees. After one year, employee sick days decrease by 15%. What is the most probable effect of this program?

2. 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?

3. A city bans single-use plastic bags. Within a year, the amount of plastic waste in local waterways decreases by 30%. What is the most probable effect of this ban?

4. A company implements a policy of unlimited paid sick days. Over the next year, the spread of contagious illnesses in the office decreases by 30%. What is the most probable cause of this decrease?

5. A company introduces a mentorship program for new employees. After one year, employee turnover rates decrease by 30%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?

6. A social media platform introduces a feature that limits daily usage time. User-reported satisfaction with the platform increases by 20% in the following quarter. What is the most likely cause of this increase?

7. 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?

8. A state implements stricter emissions standards for vehicles. Over the next five years, asthma rates in children decrease by 10%. What is the most likely relationship between these events?

9. A social media platform introduces stricter content moderation policies. Within three months, user reports of hate speech decrease by 50%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?

10. A country implements a carbon tax on industries. Over the next five years, national carbon emissions decrease by 15%. What is the most probable cause-and-effect relationship here?