Cause and Effect Reasoning Questions
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A city implements a new public transportation system. Within a year, traffic congestion during peak hours decreases by 20%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
More people working from home
Increased use of public transportation
Economic downturn reducing overall travel
Implementation of road tolls
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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?
Users have a healthier relationship with the platform
The platform shows fewer advertisements
More engaging content is shared on the platform
Users spend more time on other activities
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A city implements a plastic bag ban in all retail stores. Within six months, plastic waste in local waterways decreases by 35%. What is the most likely connection between these events?
Reduced plastic bag usage leads to less plastic pollution
Increased environmental awareness among citizens
More efficient waste management systems
Stricter littering laws and enforcement
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A company introduces a four-day workweek without reducing pay. After six months, employee productivity increases by 15%. What is the most probable effect of this increase?
Higher operating costs
Improved company profitability
Increased employee burnout
Reduced product quality
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A company introduces a four-day workweek. After six months, productivity increases by 15%. What is the most likely effect of this change?
Employees work longer hours on workdays
Improved work-life balance leads to increased efficiency
The company hired more employees
Automation of certain tasks
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A government introduces stricter regulations on fast food advertising to children. Within five years, childhood obesity rates decrease by 10%. What is the most probable effect of this decrease?
Increased fast food consumption
Higher healthcare costs
Improved long-term health outcomes
Reduced physical activity in children
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A state passes a law requiring all drivers to use hands-free devices for phone calls while driving. In the following year, car accidents decrease by 12%. What is the most likely cause-and-effect relationship here?
Fewer distractions lead to safer driving
More police patrols on the roads
Improved road conditions
Decrease in overall driving
8.
A university introduces a program offering free online courses to the public. Over the next two years, applications to the university increase by 25%. What is the most probable cause of this increase?
Increased awareness and positive perception of the university
The university lowers its admission standards
More financial aid becomes available
Other universities become less popular
9.
A city implements a comprehensive urban tree-planting program. After five years, average summer temperatures in the city decrease by 2°F. What is the most likely effect of this program?
Increased shade and natural cooling
Reduced carbon emissions from vehicles
Decreased use of air conditioning
Improved air quality
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A university implements a campus-wide energy conservation program. After one year, energy consumption decreases by 15%. What is the most probable effect of this program?
Reduced energy waste and increased efficiency
Fewer students enrolled
More online classes offered
Warmer temperatures that year
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