Question 131

### Which statement best describes the difference between cloning a repository and forking a repository? > **More info**: [About forks](https://docs.github.com/en/pull-requests/collaborating-with-pull-requests/working-with-forks/about-forks) 1. [ ] When you clone a repository, changes you push go directly to the original repository. Forking requires a separate local copy. > Cloning and forking both result in separate local copies, but pushing to a clone requires the correct permission on the original repo. 1. [x] Forking creates a copy under your GitHub account, while cloning creates a local copy on your computer without linking ownership to your account. > **Correct**. A fork is a GitHub-level copy that appears in your account, whereas a clone is a local-only copy. 1. [ ] Cloning always transfers repository ownership, while forking does not. 1. [ ] Only private repositories can be forked, whereas only public repositories can be cloned.