COMPARE AND CONTRAST

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What does it mean to contrast?

Back

To explain how something is different from something else.

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

Back

Potential energy is stored energy, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

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How can you compare two subjects?

Back

By identifying similarities between them.

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What is the definition of 'different'?

Back

Not the same as another thing; unlike.

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What is an example of comparing two classes?

Back

In Science you read about potential and kinetic energy, while in Social Studies you read about mummies and pyramids.

Front

What is a key similarity between Tana and Lua?

Back

Both liked finding natural waterfalls to swim in.

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How do poison ivy and poison oak differ in terms of fruit?

Back

Poison ivy has smooth fruit, while poison oak has hairy fruit.

Front

What does it mean to compare?

Back

To identify the similarities and differences between two or more things.

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What is an example of contrasting two activities?

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Tana loved the hike up, while Lua loved the trek back down.

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What is the purpose of comparing and contrasting?

Back

To better understand the characteristics and relationships between different subjects.