Types of False News

Types of False News

6th - 8th Grade

8 Qs

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Types of False News

Types of False News

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Computers

6th - 8th Grade

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term for false news that is designed to get people to click on a link?

A. Propaganda

B. Clickbait

C. Satire

D. Disinformation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which term describes false news created to make money or push a political agenda?

A. Satire

B. Propaganda

C. Mistakes

D. Disinformation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of false news is meant to be humorous and not taken seriously?

A. Clickbait

B. Propaganda

C. Satire

D. Misinformation

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What differentiates disinformation from misinformation?

Disinformation is always political, while misinformation is not.

Disinformation is accidental, while misinformation is deliberate.

Disinformation is deliberate, while misinformation may be accidental.

  1. There is no difference; they are the same.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might someone create fake news that is meant to scare or divide people?

A. To gain likes or followers

B. To sell a product

C. To influence political opinions

D. For personal amusement

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can we check the credibility of news?

A. Check the news source's credibility

B. Look for supporting evidence

C. Assess if other reputable sources are reporting the same news

D. All of the above

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role do social media platforms play in the spread of fake news?

A. They actively promote it

B. They have no influence on its spread

C. They can amplify its reach unintentionally

D. They completely prevent it from spreading

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to fact-check information before sharing it online?

A. To avoid spreading misinformation

B. To increase one's social media following

C. To make the information more interesting

D. To spread misinformation better