Use the sentences to answer the question. The official population of some states increased, while the populations of others decreased. As a result, the number of U.S. representatives allocated to these states changed. What type of interaction does the underlined phrase show? (1 point) Responses problem and solution problem and solution cause and effect cause and effect chronological chronological compare and contrast

cause and effect

The underlined phrase "As a result" indicates a cause and effect interaction.

The underlined phrase "As a result" indicates a cause and effect relationship between two events. In this case, the increase or decrease in population of certain states has directly resulted in a change in the number of U.S. representatives allocated to those states. Therefore, the type of interaction being shown is cause and effect.