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A school district implements a farm-to-school program, sourcing more local produce for school lunches. Over the next year, student participation in school lunch programs increases by 15%. What is the most probable reason for this increase?
Improved quality and taste of school lunches
Lower prices for school lunches
Increased marketing of school lunch programs
Fewer students bringing lunch from home
2.
A company introduces a policy of providing standing desks to all employees who request them. After one year, employee productivity increases by 8%. What is the most probable effect of this policy?
Improved physical comfort and energy levels
Increased competition among employees
Longer working hours
Better office aesthetics
3.
A software company introduces flexible work hours. Six months later, employee turnover rates decrease by 20%. What is the most likely effect of this policy change?
Improved work-life balance leading to higher job satisfaction
Increased productivity
Better compensation packages
More opportunities for advancement
4.
A social media platform introduces stricter content moderation policies. Within three months, user reports of hate speech decrease by 50%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Fewer active users
More effective enforcement of community guidelines
Increased user self-censorship
Improved user behavior
5.
A city implements a new recycling program. Within a year, the amount of waste sent to landfills decreases by 30%. What is the most likely cause of this decrease?
Increased population
More efficient waste collection
Higher participation in recycling
Reduced consumer spending
6.
A company increases its advertising budget by 50%. In the following quarter, sales rise by 20%. What is the most likely cause-and-effect relationship here?
Higher advertising spending led to increased brand awareness and sales
Improved product quality resulted in higher sales
Economic conditions improved, leading to more purchases
Competitors went out of business, increasing market share
7.
A social media platform introduces a fact-checking feature for shared news articles. Within six months, the spread of misinformation on the platform decreases by 30%. What is the most probable effect of this decrease?
Reduced user engagement
Increased trust in online information
Higher advertising costs
Decreased freedom of speech
8.
A school district implements a new anti-bullying program. Over the next year, reported incidents of bullying decrease by 30%. What is the most likely effect of this program?
Increased awareness and prevention of bullying behavior
Fewer students reporting bullying incidents
More students being homeschooled
Stricter disciplinary actions for other offenses
9.
A company introduces a mentorship program for women in leadership roles. Over the next two years, the number of women in senior management positions increases by 30%. What is the most probable cause of this increase?
Improved support and development opportunities for women
More women applying for leadership positions
Decreased competition from male candidates
Changes in hiring policies
10.
A city introduces a congestion charge for driving in the city center during peak hours. Within six months, public transportation ridership increases by 25%. What is the most likely connection between these events?
Driving becomes more expensive, encouraging public transport use
Public transportation services are improved
More people work from home
The city center becomes a more popular destination
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