Media and Fake News

Do you think it's important to stop fake news? Why? Write in your own words.

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Why is fake news dangerous during a pandemic? Write in your own words.

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'A belief that an event or situation is a result of a plan from powerful people' is a

• Conniving theory

• Crazy theory

• Conspiracy theory

• Viral theory

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______ is a story passed on without proof that it's true.

• Biased News

• A Rumor

• Satire

• A Deepfake

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News that is unfairly prejudiced for or against someone or something is...

• Biased News

• Viral Content

• Fabricated Information

• Unreliable Information

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Where do most teens get their news from?

• Newspapers

• TV

• Parents or family

• Social Media

What is the impact of fake news on society?

• Fake news has a neutral impact on society as it provides entertainment value.

• Fake news has no impact on society as people can easily distinguish between real and fake information.

• Fake news has a negative impact on society by spreading misinformation and potentially inciting violence.

• Fake news has a positive impact on society by increasing awareness and sparking debates.

What role do social media platforms play in the spread of fake news?

• Social media platforms prevent the spread of fake news

• Social media platforms have no impact on the spread of fake news

• Social media platforms only share verified news

• Social media platforms enable the rapid dissemination of fake news to a large audience.

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What are the consequences of believing and spreading fake news?

• Promotion of critical thinking skills

• Strengthening of community bonds

• misinformation, confusion, division among people, erosion of trust in media sources, and incitement of violence.

• Enhancement of media literacy

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Why is it important for social media platforms to combat fake news?

• To increase the spread of misinformation

• To prevent the spread of fake news and protect users from false information

• To promote fake news as a form of entertainment

• To confuse society even more

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