
The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy

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Journalism, Social Studies, Business
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10th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Amelia Wright
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the reduction in staff at 'The Denver Post' after its acquisition by Alden Global Capital?
A rise in competition from other newspapers
An increase in print advertising revenue
A shift in focus from print to digital
A decline in newspaper readership
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term is used to describe communities with little to no news coverage?
Media deserts
News deserts
Information voids
Journalism gaps
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the decline of local news affect voter behavior according to the speaker?
Voters become more partisan
Voters rely more on national news
Voters are less likely to vote
Voters become more informed
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why can't national newspapers fully replace local newsrooms?
They focus on international news
They cannot cover every local election
They are too expensive
They lack the resources
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What solution does the speaker propose to address the decline of local news?
Merging local and national newsrooms
Increasing digital advertising
Public funding for local news
Reducing the number of journalists
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