Question

read the text. since 2013, the population of sea stars along north americas pacific coast has been dramatically reduced. microbiologist ian hewson believes a type of virus known as sea star association densovirus (ssadv) is responsible. due to the disease, sea stars eventually decompose into a white sludge. surprisingly, though, hundreds of sea star babies appeared in the spring of 2016 along the oregon coast. researchers think that the massive reduction in adult sea stars has contributed to the baby boom. fewer hungry adult sea stars means more food for hungry babies. in turn, more food has led to a greater survival rate for the youngsters. match causes with their effects. more food is available. sea stars are getting ssadv. cause effect sea stars are disintegrating into white goo. more sea star babies are surviving.

Explanation:

The text states that the virus SSeaDV causes sea stars to decompose into white sludge. Also, more food availability due to fewer adult sea - stars leads to more sea star babies surviving.

Answer:

Cause: Sea stars are getting SSeaDV. Effect: Sea stars are disintegrating into white goo.
Cause: More food is available. Effect: More sea star babies are surviving.