Q: In this task you will be given a passage and a yes/no question based on the passage. You should answer the question using the information from the passage.
passage: White spirit (UK) or mineral spirits (US, Canada), also known as mineral turpentine (AU/NZ), turpentine substitute, petroleum spirits, solvent naphtha (petroleum), Varsol, Stoddard solvent, or, generically, ''paint thinner'', is a petroleum-derived clear liquid used as a common organic solvent in painting.
question: are turpentine and mineral spirits the same thing?
A:
Yes