Fact vs. Opinion

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What is a fact?

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A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false based on evidence.

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What is an opinion?

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An opinion is a personal belief or judgment that is not based on proof.

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Is 'Oranges contain both vitamin C and calcium' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'Friday comes before Saturday on the calendar' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'Students learn better using computers' a fact or an opinion?

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Opinion

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Is 'Before electricity, many people burned candles to give them light' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Is 'The largest amusement park is Disney World in Florida, which covers 28,000 acres' a fact or an opinion?

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Fact

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Can facts change over time?

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Yes, facts can change as new evidence or information becomes available.

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Can opinions be influenced by facts?

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Yes, opinions can be influenced by facts, but they remain personal beliefs.

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Give an example of a fact.

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Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.

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