Let’s go step by step to find the correct effects for each cause.
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First Cause: “Turtles get stuck in old fishing nets.”
Look at the passage — it says:
> “Sometimes, turtles get stuck in old fishing nets. When a turtle becomes tangled in one of these nets, it cannot swim. This means that they may drown.”
So, if turtles are stuck and can’t swim → they may drown.
That’s the direct effect.
✔ Effect 1:
They may drown.
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Second Cause: “Water pollution poisons sea animals and other sea life.”
The passage says:
> “Water pollution poisons sea animals and other sea life, such as seagrass. Seagrass is an important food for turtles. This can mean that there is not enough food for the turtles to live.”
So, water pollution → kills seagrass → less food for turtles → turtles might not have enough to eat.
But note: the question asks for the effect of “water pollution poisons sea animals and other sea life” — which includes killing seagrass (which is sea life). So the chain leads to less food for turtles.
We should pick the most direct result mentioned after that sentence.
✔ Effect 2:
There is not enough food for the turtles to live.
(You could also say “turtles starve” or “turtles don’t have enough to eat,” but we’ll use the exact wording from the text.)
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Final Answer:
Cause: Turtles get stuck in old fishing nets.
→ Effect: They may drown.
Cause: Water pollution poisons sea animals and other sea life.
→ Effect: There is not enough food for the turtles to live.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet 7th grade.
