Fake or True? Quiz

Identify the key characteristics of misinformation.

• Lacks credible sources, spreads rapidly, designed to deceive

• Comes from reliable sources, spreads slowly, designed to inform

• Comes from reliable sources, spreads rapidly, designed to deceive

• Lacks credible sources, spreads slowly, designed to inform

Answer explanation

Misinformation is characterized by lacking credible sources, spreading rapidly, and being designed to deceive.

What are some common sources of misinformation?

• Government websites

• Social media, unreliable websites, biased news sources, and word of mouth

• Academic journals

• Scientific research

Answer explanation

Common sources of misinformation include social media, unreliable websites, biased news sources, and word of mouth. These sources often lack credibility and can spread false information easily.

How can you verify the credibility of information you come across?

• Ask a friend who heard the same information

• Cross-check with multiple reliable sources

• Believe the first source you come across

• Only trust information from social media influencers

Answer explanation

To verify information, cross-check with multiple reliable sources. This ensures credibility and reduces the risk of misinformation.

Explain the concept of confirmation bias and its role in spreading misinformation.

• Confirmation bias has no role in spreading misinformation.

• Confirmation bias leads people to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs, and ignore or dismiss information that contradicts them, thus contributing to the spread of misinformation.

• Confirmation bias leads people to seek out information that contradicts their existing beliefs.

• Confirmation bias only affects a small portion of the population.

Answer explanation

Confirmation bias leads people to seek out information that supports their existing beliefs, contributing to the spread of misinformation.

What are some strategies to critically evaluate information for accuracy and reliability?

• Ignoring the credentials of the author

• Only relying on information from biased sources

• Checking the source's credibility, cross-referencing with other reliable sources, examining the evidence and supporting data, and considering the author's expertise and potential biases.

• Believing everything you read without question

Answer explanation

To critically evaluate information, check the source's credibility, cross-reference with reliable sources, examine evidence and data, and consider the author's expertise and biases.

Is the statement 'The earth is flat' fake or true?

• true

• unknown

• partially true

• fake

Answer explanation

The statement 'The earth is flat' is fake because scientific evidence proves that the earth is round.

True or false: Misinformation can have serious consequences on individuals and society.

• Not sure

• Maybe

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Misinformation can have serious consequences on individuals and society. It is important to verify information before believing or sharing it. Choosing the correct answer, 'True', acknowledges the impact of misinformation.

Identify one example of fake news that has had a significant impact on public opinion.

• Elvis Presley is still alive

• Pizzagate conspiracy theory

• COVID-19 was intentionally created in a lab

• Moon landing hoax

Answer explanation

The Pizzagate conspiracy theory is an example of fake news that had a significant impact on public opinion. It falsely claimed that a Washington, D.C. pizzeria was involved in a child sex trafficking ring, leading to real-life consequences.

True or false: Deepfakes are a form of misinformation that use artificial intelligence to manipulate videos and images.

• True

• Partially true

• False

• Deepfakes are harmless

Answer explanation

Deepfakes are a form of misinformation that use AI to manipulate videos and images. The correct answer is True.

Is the claim 'Drinking bleach can cure COVID-19' fake or true?

• true

• depends on the dosage

• fake

• partially true

Answer explanation

The claim that drinking bleach can cure COVID-19 is fake. There is no scientific evidence to support this dangerous and potentially harmful practice.