Question

decide whether each statement is a fact or an opinion. sentence there are maps that show both land and water. maps can show how far apart two points are. maps give people information about places. maps are hard for people to read. fact circle opinion circle

Explanation:

A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false, while an opinion is a personal belief or judgment.

1. "There are maps that show both land and water." - This is a fact as it can be verified.
2. "Maps can show how far apart two points are." - This is a fact as it is a known function of maps.
3. "Maps give people information about places." - This is a fact as it is a characteristic of maps.
4. "Maps are hard for people to read." - This is an opinion as it is a subjective view; what is hard for one person may not be for another.

Answer:

1. Fact
2. Fact
3. Fact
4. Opinion