Fake news is...
Fake News

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English
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8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Always sensational, spread on the Internet only, not real stories
Often sensational, not real, spread as a joke, for money or political reasons
Stories, jokes, information told online for financial purposes
News which is not true, told by journalists and copied by million other users
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can fake news be detected?
Only trust news from social media
Believe everything you read
Ignore all news sources
Verify the source, analyze tone and language, cross-reference with reliable sources
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the impact of fake news on society?
Fake news has a neutral impact on society as it provides entertainment value.
Fake news has no impact on society as people can easily distinguish between real and fake information.
Fake news has a negative impact on society by spreading misinformation and potentially inciting violence.
Fake news has a positive impact on society by increasing awareness and sparking debates.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some common ways fake news spreads?
Carrier pigeons
Social media, websites, email chains, messaging apps
Smoke signals
Billboards
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to combat fake news?
To increase the spread of misinformation
To prevent misinformation, confusion, and harm to society.
To promote fake news as a form of entertainment
To confuse society even more
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role do social media platforms play in the spread of fake news?
Social media platforms prevent the spread of fake news
Social media platforms have no impact on the spread of fake news
Social media platforms only share verified news
Social media platforms enable the rapid dissemination of fake news to a large audience.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are some strategies individuals can use to verify the authenticity of news sources?
Only trust news from social media influencers
Check credibility, cross-reference, verify publication date, fact-check
Assume all news is accurate without verification
Ignore the source, believe everything you read
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