Which statement is a fact?

• A. The Earth orbits the Sun.
• B. The Earth is the best planet.
• C. Winter is the best season.
• D. Chocolate is tastier than vanilla.

Answer: (A)

This item asks you to identify a statement you can verify with evidence. A factual statement can be proven true or false through observation and information from reliable sources, not by personal feeling.

The statement that the Earth orbits the Sun is a fact because it’s supported by extensive evidence from astronomy, measurements of planetary motion, and the laws of gravity that explain why planets travel in paths around the Sun. These findings are observable, repeatable, and widely accepted.

The other statements express personal judgments or tastes—preferences about which planet, season, or flavor is better. They reflect opinions rather than verifiable facts, so they don’t meet the criterion of being provably true.