The Sinking City: Fact Or Opinion

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1.

Venice is ________________ of the Adriatic Sea.
- A.
  
  Northwest
- B.
  
  Northeast
- C.
  
  Southwest
- D.
  
  Southeast
Correct Answer
A. Northwest

Explanation
Venice is located in the northwest of the Adriatic Sea. This means that it is positioned towards the upper left side of the sea when looking at a map.

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2.

______________________ has/have studied engineering.
- A.
  
  Giuseppe Gambolati
- B.
  
  Michele Jamiolkowski
- C.
  
  Both
- D.
  
  Neither
Correct Answer
C. Both

Explanation
Both Giuseppe Gambolati and Michele Jamiolkowski have studied engineering.

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3.

In the sentence, "The winding waterways provide a breathtaking backdrop for Venice's amazing architecture," the following is not opinion:
- A.
  
  The waterways are winding.
- B.
  
  The backdrop is breathtaking.
- C.
  
  The architecture is amazing.
- D.
  
  None of the above.
Correct Answer
A. The waterways are winding.

Explanation
The statement "the waterways are winding" is not an opinion because it can be objectively observed and measured. The word "winding" describes the shape or path of the waterways, and this can be verified through visual observation or mapping. It is not a subjective judgment or personal preference.

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4.

The following is an opinion:
- A.
  
  Gambolti thinks adding more water will save Venice from sinking.
- B.
  
  The plan is unrealistic.
- C.
  
  People are worried that water will damage the buildings.
- D.
  
  All of the above.
Correct Answer
B. The plan is unrealistic.

Explanation
The correct answer is the plan is unrealistic. This is because adding more water will not save Venice from sinking. Venice is already sinking due to a variety of factors such as subsidence and rising sea levels. Adding more water will only exacerbate the problem and cause further damage to the buildings. Therefore, the plan suggested by Gambolti is not a viable solution to the issue of Venice sinking.

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5.

Water could raise the city by one foot. Is this a fact or an opinion? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.

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The Sinking City: Fact Or Opinion

Venice is ________________ of the Adriatic Sea.

______________________ has/have studied engineering.

In the sentence, "The winding waterways provide a breathtaking backdrop for Venice's amazing architecture," the following is not opinion:

The following is an opinion:

Water could raise the city by one foot. Is this a fact or an opinion? EXPLAIN YOUR ANSWER.