Unit 1 CHV20A- Media Literacy and Civic responsibility quiz

What is the main issue associated with the abundance of information on the internet?

• Lack of professional news organizations

• Difficulty in identifying credible sources

• Limited access to social media networks

• Spread of conspiracy theories

The term used to describe intentionally false information shared online?

• Misinformation

• Disinformation

• Fake news

• Information pollution

How does false information spread easily on social media?

• People like to share funny stories

• Images and photos can be changed easily

• False information can spark emotions and interest

• Social media platforms promote false information

What is the first step in becoming a more informed citizen and combating information pollution?

• Identifying credible sources of information

• Sparking emotions and interest through information pollution

• Identifying credible sources of information

• Manipulating images and photos for entertainment purposes

What are the potential consequences of fabricated content being motivated by political reasons?

• Increased public trust in news organizations

• Enhanced understanding of political issues

• Manipulation of public opinion and polarization

• Financial gain for website, Social outlet

How can individuals distinguish between imposter sites and credible news organizations?

• closely examining the URL and logo of a website

• evaluating the accuracy of clickbait headlines

• verifying the social media presence of news organizations

• Analyze the followers and memebership

What should you do before believing or sharing something online? ( hint: 2:25 on the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VLVff8Y8dHo

How does information pollution contribute to the spread of false and misleading content? (Answer: provide one or two sentences)

Answer explanation

It Sparks emotions and interests of false and misled content. It can divert attention from another serious problem.