Fake News

What are some possible results of fake news? Check all that apply.

• embarrassment and strain on international relations

• misinformed people

• confusion and/or panic

• inability to discuss facts surrounding current events

What are the reasons for fake news? Choose the 2 best answers.

• To earn revenue

• To embarrass public figures

• To fulfill a social agenda

• To expose government secrets

When did the term 'fake news' become popular?

• During the 2015 presidential election

• During the 2016 presidential election

• During Barack Obama's presidency

• After Joe Biden became president

One of the prime sources of fake news is

• Legit news channels

• Social media

• My friends facebook page

• BBC news

False or fabricated information presented by the media as truth.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Fake News

Which statement best describes the relationship between the content of news stories and how they spread?

• Fake news stories that closely resemble real news stories spread more quickly than wild or exciting stories

• True news stories are usually more advanced and difficult to understand and are therefore shared less often.

• True news stories often include repeated content that no longer interests users and are therefore not spread.

• Fake news stories usually contain more exciting tales that appeal to users and are therefore spread more quickly

Which of the following websites is generally considered a credible source for fact-checking?

• Wikipedia

• Snopes.com

• Personal blogs

• Social media posts

What is the first step in fact-checking information?

• Sharing the information with friends to get their opinion

• Checking the information against reputable sources

• Looking at the comments section to see what others say

• Posting the information on social media to see the reactions

What is the most effective way to revise sentence 13?

• Even if it isn't based on science or facts, everywhere people twist facts. They try to push along their own beliefs.

• People everywhere twist facts, even if it isn't based on science or facts, to push along their system or belief.

• People everywhere twist facts to push along their system or belief, even if it isn't based on science or facts.

• Sentence 13 should not be revised.

If fake news is used to discredit ​ (a)   news services, people might stop ​ (b)   all ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   companies.

• legitimate

• trusting

• journalists

• media

• real

• listening

• social media