SCI 232 Final Review

Which of the CRAAP test components does the following question address? What is the motivation of the author?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Which of the CRAAP test components does the following question address? How does the resource compare to other sources on the same topic?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Which of the CRAAP test components does the following question address? What type of website is the source (.com/.edu/.gov)?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Which of the CRAAP test components does the following question address? When was the source published or updated?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Which of the CRAAP test components does the following question address? Is the information pertinent to your topic?

• Currency

• Relevance

• Authority

• Accuracy

• Purpose

Which of the following resources would be most consistently reliable for accurate science data and reports?

• NASA

• www.citizensource.com

• Universities (NMSU, Harvard, MIT)

• The Associated Press

• MSNBC

True or False: Natural resources can bring wealth to a nation.

• True

• False

True or False: Natural resources can be depleted leaving a nation with problems.

• True

• False

True or False: The social and economic consequences of climate change have not been felt by developed nations.

• True

• False

True or False: Areas like Florida and Manhattan will be flooded by ocean water if actions to reduce global climate emissions are not taken.

• True

• False