Fake News
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
One of the prime sources of fake news is
Legit news channels
Social media
My friends facebook page
BBC news
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5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
False or fabricated information presented by the media as truth.
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
Fake News
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6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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
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7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following websites is generally considered a credible source for fact-checking?
Wikipedia
Snopes.com
Personal blogs
Social media posts
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