- Cause: Goats were introduced to Australia in the 19th century as an emergency food supply.
Effect: The population of goats in Australia grew.
- Cause: Farmers farm goats for their fleece, milk and meat.
Effect: Baby goats are called kids.
- Cause: Kids are often born as twins or triplets.
Effect: This is great for the kids, as they have other kids to play with straight away.
- Cause: Goats graze on native herbs, grasses, trees and shrubs.
Effect: This causes soil erosion and prevents regeneration of the area.
- Cause: Goats eat lots of things that other animals won't eat.
Effect: Having some goats can help to eliminate a range of weeds and invasive plant species.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cause and effect worksheet middle school.
