Post by mlawes on Feb 11, 2016 19:06:53 GMT
1. The deepest part of the ocean is 35,813 feet.
This sounds like a fact to me. I say this because they give a specific number. However it doesn't state what ocean? So now I have to ask which ocean. I couldn't help but look this up myself and although the number is close it isn’t exactly correct. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Challenger Deep, which is located below the Pacific Ocean, is the deepest part at 36,200 feet deep.
2. Smoking is bad for your health.
This to me is opinion. I feel after years of research we know that smoking can have adverse effects on your health but this statement does not provide any measurable data on what “bad” means.
3. 85% of all cases of lung cancer in the US are caused by smoking.
This sounds like fact because they have provided a specific percentage.
4. One out of every hundred American Citizens is color blind.
I’m not completely sold on whether this is fact or opinion. I dislike statements that start with “one out of”. However since I must choose I would have to say fact.
5. Two out of ten American citizens are boring.
This statement to me sounds like opinion. What I may consider boring may not be what you consider boring. My follow-up question would be, “Boring according to whom?”