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No. Fact Opinion

1. Verifiable and objective Unverifiable and subjective
2. Universal and doesn't vary from person to Can vary greatly among individuals
person
3. Based on evidence Based on beliefs or feelings
4. Remains true irrespective of belief Can change based on belief or new
information
5. Quantifiable and measurable Not quantifiable or measurable

6. Deals with reality and actual existence Deals with personal interpretations and
judgments
7. Not influenced by personal emotions or Often influenced by personal emotions or
biases biases
8. Can be proven true or false Cannot be definitively proven true or false

9. Can be replicated in investigations or Cannot be replicated as they are personal
experiments
10. Can be accepted universally Acceptance varies from person to person
Fact Examples:

1. "The Eiffel Tower is in Paris." This is a fact because it can be verified by looking at a
map or visi ng Paris. It's a statement based on a geographical truth.

2. "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius at sea level." This statement is a scien fic fact,
validated through countless experiments and observa ons. It remains constant and
doesn't change based on personal belief or feelings.

3. "Barack Obama was the 44th President of the United States." This is a historical fact
that can be confirmed by looking at records or reliable sources. It is a universally
accepted truth.

Opinion Examples:

1. "The Eiffel Tower is the most beau ful building in the world." This statement is an
opinion because the term "beau ful" is subjec ve. What one person finds a rac ve
or pleasing might not be the same for someone else.

2. "Pizza is the best food." This statement is an opinion as it is based on personal
preference. Food preference varies greatly among individuals, making it subjec ve.

3. "Autumn is the best season of the year." This is an opinion because what cons tutes
the 'best' season can vary greatly from person to person, based on their personal
experiences, preferences, and percep ons.