To me science fiction is anything dealing with actual or theoretical science and/or physics, whereas fantasy is anything dealing with natural or magical elements, such as elves, deer, etc. For example, i have one book in my collection which is classified both as science fiction, and as fantasy. It's sci-fi due to the high technology used by the aliens overseeing the race course the heroes are on, and fantasy because of the environment and trials the heroes have to go through in battling nature and her incredible power.
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