Problem: S1: The Cebu Strait connects the western part of the Bohol Sea with the Camotes Sea , and separates the island provinces of Cebu and Bohol .
S2: The Cebu road connects the western part of the Bohol - sea with the Camotes - sea and separates the island provinces Cebu and Bohol .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The Mine South Deep is a large mine in the northern part of Gauteng in South Africa .
S2: The South Deep mine is a large mine located in the northern part of Gauteng in South Africa .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A: yes

Problem: S1: The North Fork Republican River is a flow of the Republican River .
S2: The Republican River is a tributary of the North Fork Republican River .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

A:
no