Compare and Contrast

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Comparing things means:

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look at similarities.

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Contrast means:

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To tell what is different.

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Stella was born in Poland; her parents are teachers. Tim was born in Mexico; his parents are doctors. What is different about them?

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Their parents have different jobs.

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Difference between Messi and Aguero:

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Messi runs faster than Aguero.

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Difference between cash and credit cards:

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Cash has no interest; credit cards do.

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Similarities between T.Rex and Gigantosaurus: both were meat-eaters, saurischians, and dominant predators.

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Both were dominant predators of their time.

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Frogs and toads can live in water and on land, catch food with sticky tongues, and eat insects. Frogs have long legs and moist skin; toads have shorter legs and dry skin. What is the similarity?

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They can both live on land or water.

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Comparison of flavors in ice cream:

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chocolate and strawberry ice cream

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Tana and Laura enjoyed hiking, swimming in waterfalls, and eating fresh fruit. Compare their preferences.

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Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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Rain forests are rich in biodiversity, with two main types: temperate and tropical. Tropical rain forests, found near the equator in South America, Africa, and Australia, receive over 80 inches of rain annually, often experiencing constant rainfall. Temperate rain forests, located along the U.S. and Canada coasts, have wet and dry seasons and more nutrient-rich soil. What do both types share?

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Over 80 inches of rain a year.