Because science fiction tends to be more grounded, and tries to build worlds based around reality; fantasy is more imaginative, and doesn't limit itself to whether something is plausible or not, which is an example of why the two genres are considered different.
yes
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"While there may be overlap between the two genres, sci-fi and Fantasy are considered distinctive types of fiction."
Explanation and answer: This is factually untrue and can be confirmed by simple web research.
no

The corresponding question: Is the following a factual statement?
"Martin Van Buren got stuck in a bathtub."
Options:
- yes
- no
The fourth of July is a popular grilling holiday and hamburgers can be cooked on a grill.
yes
Yes / no, is the following a verifiable fact?
"Many people cook Hamburgers on a grill during the fourth of July."
Explanation and answer: Japan has no reason or obligation to the Constitution of Australia.
no

The corresponding question: Is the following sentence factually correct?
"The Constitution of Australia also applies to Japan."
Options:
- yes
- no
Samuel Beckett was an author from Ireland who wrote Waiting for Godot.
yes
Is the following sentence factually correct?
"A person from an island wrote Waiting for Godot."
Options:
- yes
- no
On the Road is famous for being a slightly altered story about Kerouac's own life.
yes
Is the following sentence factually correct?
"Jack Kerouac subtly masked the identity of some of his friends in the novel On the Road."
Options:
- yes
- no