Which statement best describes objective facts?

• A. They can be observed or measured by others
• B. They are based on opinions
• C. They are dreams
• D. They cannot be proven

Answer: (A)

Objective facts are statements that can be observed or measured by others and confirmed through evidence. They don’t depend on anyone’s beliefs, feelings, or opinions; the same measurement or observation should yield the same result for anyone using the same method. For example, a thermometer reading of 37.0°C, a weight of 5 kilograms, or a distance of 10 meters are objective because different observers can verify them with the same instruments and procedures. This is what makes them verifiable and reliable in science and everyday reasoning. Statements based on opinions, dreams, or beliefs lack this shared, observable basis, and saying something cannot be proven also conflicts with the idea that objective facts are supported by consistent measurements and evidence.