Analogy Analogy Cause & Effect Relationships 3

Question 1

Lightning is to thunder as action is to ___.

Accepted Answer

consequence

Answer

Lightning causes thunder as its direct result, just as every action produces a consequence.

Question 2

Education is to opportunity as poverty is to ___.

Accepted Answer

limitation

Answer

Education creates opportunity, while poverty tends to create limitation.

Question 3

Deforestation is to flooding as reforestation is to ___.

Accepted Answer

water retention

Answer

Deforestation removes trees that hold water and leads to flooding, while reforestation restores water retention in soil.

Question 4

Curiosity is to discovery as apathy is to ___.

Accepted Answer

stagnation

Answer

Curiosity drives discovery, while apathy leads to stagnation.

Question 5

Overeating is to obesity as starvation is to ___.

Accepted Answer

malnutrition

Answer

Overeating leads to obesity, while starvation leads to malnutrition.

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