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New Fact Checking Website Arrives

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might people believe that Johannesburg has the largest man-made forest?

The city has a lush, green canopy

Africa Check confirmed it

It is located next to the Gobi Desert

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of Africa Check's role in addressing unfounded claims?

It helps spread popular beliefs without verification

It provides evidence-based information to correct misconceptions

It supports all claims made by media outlets

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Africa Check's finding about the largest man-made forest illustrate?

Johannesburg's green canopy is the largest

Common beliefs can be incorrect

The Gobi Desert is in Johannesburg

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of Africa Check according to Julian Rademeyer?

To support media and politicians

To encourage people to question information and seek evidence

To promote social media celebrities

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can be inferred about the impact of politically charged fictions on public perception?

They always provide accurate information

They have no effect on public perception

They can mislead the public and distort reality

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important for people to interrogate claims made by politicians and media outlets?

To ensure that the information is accurate and evidence-based

To accept all information as true

To ignore the information completely

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes Africa Check from other media outlets in South Africa?

It focuses solely on fact checking

It has the largest newsroom in South Africa

It was launched by a government agency

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