News & Misinformation Quiz

During a school project on current events, Gabby, Aiyana, and Mike come across a controversial article. What is a common method they could use to verify the authenticity of the article?

• Judging the news based on the website design

• Checking the emotional tone of the article

• Verifying the information with multiple reputable sources

• Assessing the length of the article

During a school project on climate change, Mayra found an article claiming that climate change is a hoax. How does spreading such misinformation impact society?

• It has no significant impact

• It can lead to informed decision-making

• It can increase societal trust in media

• It can undermine public trust in scientific institutions

Why is media literacy education important for students like Matilyn, Aiyana, and Drew?

• It teaches them how to create news reports

• It helps them identify and understand misinformation

• It is only necessary for journalism students

• It focuses on promoting specific news outlets to them

During the school science fair, how did Emilia and Drew's project on 'The Impact of Social Media on Teenagers' contribute?

• To provide financial support to other projects at the science fair

• To create engaging content for the school's science blog

• To verify the accuracy of information related to social media's effects on teenagers

• To promote specific social media platforms during the fair

What is an ethical consideration in reporting news about a local election?

• Using sensational headlines to attract more readers about the candidates, such as Drew and Mike

• Reporting unverified information as fact regarding Matilyn's campaign finances

• Ensuring the accuracy and fairness of reports on all candidates

• Prioritizing news that supports the outlet's views, especially if favoring Drew over Mike

During a recent school project on health, Emilia and Brady found conflicting information about a health remedy on social media. How does this scenario illustrate the role of social media in the spread of misinformation?

• By limiting the amount of news Emilia and Brady can share about their project

• By fact-checking every post Emilia and Brady read before it is published

• By enabling Emilia and Brady to rapidly share information without verification

• By only allowing verified journalists to post, preventing Emilia and Brady from sharing

During a school project on media literacy, Masson finds an article online. What is a sign that the article might be fake?

• It contains quotes from experts

• It includes a variety of viewpoints

• It has sensational or emotionally charged headlines

• It is published by a well-known news outlet

During an election period, how can Brett protect himself from misinformation on social media?

• By accepting information from social media without question

• By only reading headlines

• By cross-checking news with reputable sources

• By relying on information from anonymous sources

What impact does misinformation about vaccines have on public health, considering a scenario where Kase and Mayra are discussing the effectiveness of vaccines based on different sources they found online?

• It encourages healthy behaviors

• It has no impact on public health decisions

• It can lead to the spread of harmful health practices

• It increases trust in health institutions

Why is it important for journalists like Emilia to adhere to ethical standards in reporting on local elections?

• To ensure their reports are entertaining

• To increase their personal popularity

• To maintain public trust and credibility

• To support political parties