Fact-Based Debates for Students

Is the Earth flat or round?

• The Earth is a triangle.

• The Earth is a disc.

• The Earth is round.

• The Earth is a cube.

Do humans share DNA with bananas?

• Yes, humans share DNA with bananas.

• Bananas have more DNA in common with fish than with humans.

• Humans share DNA only with animals, not plants.

• No, humans do not share DNA with bananas.

Is water a compound or a mixture?

• Element

• Solution

• Suspension

• Compound

Can light travel faster than sound?

• Light and sound travel at the same speed.

• Sound travels faster than light.

• Yes, light can travel faster than sound.

• Light cannot travel through a vacuum.

Is the Great Wall of China visible from space?

• Yes, the Great Wall of China is clearly visible from space.

• No, the Great Wall of China is not visible from space.

• Astronauts often take pictures of the Great Wall from orbit.

• The Great Wall can be seen from the Moon.

Do all mammals lay eggs?

• Yes, all mammals lay eggs.

• Only some mammals lay eggs, but most do.

• Mammals lay eggs exclusively in water.

• No, not all mammals lay eggs.

Is the sun a star or a planet?

• The sun is a moon.

• The sun is a comet.

• The sun is a planet.

• The sun is a star.

Can humans breathe underwater without equipment?

• No, humans cannot breathe underwater without equipment.

• Yes, using only fins.

• No, but they can hold their breath for a long time.

• Yes, with special training.

Is the Amazon rainforest the largest in the world?

• Yes, the Amazon rainforest is the largest in the world.

• No, the Amazon rainforest is the smallest.

• Yes, but only during the rainy season.

• No, the Amazon rainforest is the second largest.

Do all countries have the same number of continents?

• Every country is located on a different continent.

• No, not all countries have the same number of continents.

• Some countries have more continents than others.

• All countries have the same number of continents.