Question

Which two statements are claims?
People are too dependent on technology.
The internet was invented in 1983.
Nomophobia is the fear of being without a mobile phone.
Technology negatively impacts personal relationships.
Approximately 47 percent of the world's population has internet access.

Answer 1

1. People are too dependent on technology.

2. Technology negatively impacts personal relationships.

A claim is usually influenced by someone’s opinion, whereas facts aren’t.

Answer 2

Answer:

People are too dependent on technology.

Technology negatively impacts personal relationships.

Explanation:

The statements about people being too dependent on technology and that technology negatively impacts personal relationships are claims because they are debatable statements rather than agreed upon facts.