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|  | Causation in Individuals: Exercise 3-2 
 Exercise Context:
 Consider the following effect: the water level in Lake Whitney increased 10 feet. Consider the following potential causal factors:
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|  | 01 | Closing the gates in the dam that creates Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 02 | Opening the gates in the dam that creates Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 03 | Closing the gates in the dams upstream on the rivers that feed Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 04 | Opening the gates in the dams upstream on the rivers that feed Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 05 | An increase in the rainfall in the county surrounding Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 06 | A decrease in the rainfall in the county surrounding the lake. |  | 
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|  | 07 | An increase in the ambient temperature of the water of Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 08 | A decrease in the ambient temperature of the water in Lake Whitney. |  | 
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|  | 09 | An increase in the hours of sun shining on the surface. |  | 
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|  | 10 | A decrease in the hours of sun shining on the surface. |  | 
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