All living things in the ocean are

endangered by humans polluting the

water. Pollution occurs in several ways.
One way is dumping of certain waste
materials, such as garbage and sewage,
into the ocean. The cause-decaying
bacteria that feed on the garbage use up
much of the oxygen in the surrounding
water, so other creatures in the area often
dont get enough.
Other substances, such as radioactive
device waste material, can also cause
pollution. These materials which are often
placed in the water in securely sealed
containers may begin to leak
Rivers also can contribute to the
pollutions of oceans. Many rivers receive
the runoff water from farmlands. Fertilizers
used on the farms may be carried to the
ocean, where they cause a great increase
in the amount of certain plants. Too much
of some plants can actually be poisonous
to fish.
Worse yet are the pesticides carried to
the ocean. These chemicals slowly build
up in shellfish and other small animals.
These animals then pass the pesticides on
to the larger animals that feed on them.
The buildup of these chemicals in the
animals can make them ill or cause their
babies to be born dead or deformed.



and EFFECT
CAUSE
Cause and Effect


A cause is something that
makes something else
happen. It is why
something happens.
An effect is what happens.
The cause is the
girl swings the
club.
The effect is
the ball moves.





All living things in the ocean are endangered by humans polluting the
water. Pollution occurs in several ways. One way is dumping of certain
waste materials, such as garbage and sewage, into the ocean. The
cause-decaying bacteria that feed on the garbage use up much of the
oxygen in the surrounding water, so other creatures in the area often
dont get enough.
Other substances, such as radioactive device waste material, can also
cause pollution. These materials which are often placed in the water in
securely sealed containers may begin to leak.
Rivers also can contribute to the pollutions of oceans. Many rivers
receive the runoff water from farmlands. Fertilizers used on the farms
may be carried to the ocean, where they cause a great increase in the
amount of certain plants. Too much of some plants can actually be
poisonous to fish.
Worse yet are the pesticides carried to the ocean. These chemicals
slowly build up in shellfish and other small animals. These animals then
pass the pesticides on to the larger animals that feed on them. The
buildup of these chemicals in the animals can make them ill or cause
their babies to be born dead or deformed.

Evaluation
Directions: Write the cause and effect for each sentence.
1. Tim forgot his math book, so he was unable to complete his homework.
Cause:_______________________________________________________
Effect:________________________________________________________
2. Keegan was hungry because he skipped lunch.
Cause:_______________________________________________________
Effect:________________________________________________________
3. Erins car had flat tire, so she called a tow truck.
Cause:_______________________________________________________
Effect:________________________________________________________
4. Gina couldnt find the cookies because Papa hid them in the cupboard.
Cause:_______________________________________________________
Effect:________________________________________________________
5. Kelly studied her spelling words and she got an A on the test.
Cause:_______________________________________________________
Effect:________________________________________________________

Homework :
Read the story entitled MERCURYS LYRE on
your book page 127 then, answer the questions in
the CHALLENGER .