Question

which of the following best defines a fact? *
a personal belief or judgment about something
a statement that can be proven true or false with evidence
an expression of feeling or emotion
a prediction about what might happen in the future

which of the following best defines an opinion? *
information that is universally accepted as true
a statement that relies on data and research
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge
evidence that supports a particular claim

read the following sentence: \the earth revolves around the sun.\ which of the following best describes this statement? *
it is an interesting opinion.
it is a widely held belief.
it is a factual statement.
it is a personal preference.

which of the following statements is a fact? *
summer is the best season of the year.
chocolate ice cream tastes better than vanilla.
water boils at 100 degrees celsius at sea level.
cats are more interesting pets than dogs.

Explanation:

1. A fact is a statement that can be proven true or false with evidence. An opinion is a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. The statement "The Earth revolves around the Sun" is a factual statement as it is scientifically proven. Among the given statements, "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea - level" is a fact as it can be scientifically verified.

Answer:

1. A statement that can be proven true or false with evidence.
2. A view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
3. It is a factual statement.
4. Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level.