Identifying Types of Evidence

The Earth revolves around the Sun. Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Dr. Jane Goodall, a renowned primatologist, suggests that chimpanzees exhibit complex social behaviors similar to humans. Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

According to a survey conducted by the National Institute of Health, 70% of teenagers in the United States report experiencing stress. Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The average global temperature has increased by 1.2 degrees Celsius over the past century, according to data from NASA. Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition, it was found that consuming fruits and vegetables daily can improve overall health. Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Albert Einstein, a renowned physicist, once said, "Imagination is more important than knowledge." Identify whether this statement is a Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• F

• E

• S

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

The unemployment rate in the country dropped by 2% compared to last year, as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Choose the type of evidence it represents: Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• Fact

• Expert Opinion

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

A fact is a statement that can be proven to be true or false. Choose the type of evidence it represents: Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• Fact

• Expert Opinion

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Professor Smith, an expert in linguistics, believes that language acquisition is influenced by both genetics and environment. Choose the type of evidence it represents: Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• Fact

• Expert Opinion

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, 8 out of 10 children aged 5-17 in the US engage in physical activity at least once a week. Choose the type of evidence it represents: Fact (F), Expert Opinion (E), or Statistics (S).

• Fact

• Expert Opinion

• Statistics

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1