For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine

What is the main topic of the article 'For Gen Z, TikTok Is the New Search Engine' by Kalley Huang?

• The rise of TikTok as a search engine for Gen Z

• The decline of traditional search engines

• The impact of social media on Gen Z

• The future of search engines

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According to the article, Ja'Kobi Moore used TikTok for:

• sharing dance videos

• promoting a business

• connecting with friends

• raising awareness for a cause

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What is the definition of 'Query' as used in the passage?

• A) A search engine

• B) A question

• C) A video

• D) A comment

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Some of the reasons people use TikTok for search queries are:

• To find entertaining content

• To discover new trends

• To connect with friends

• All of the above

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What is TikTok testing to enhance its search and location features?

• A new algorithm

• Augmented reality

• Voice search

• Local business integration

What does the word 'entrench' mean in the context of the passage?

• The word 'entrench' means to establish something firmly or solidly, often in a way that makes it difficult to change or remove.

• To remove something completely and permanently.

• To make something temporary and easily changeable.

• To ignore something completely.

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What is the central idea of the text?

• TikTok is a better search engine than Google for people who are looking for answers to less typical questions.

• TikTok has improved its algorithm to be able to respond more quickly to disinformation than Google.

• TikTok is replacing Google as a way for young people to quickly find answers to their questions.

• TikTok has changed the format of its app to match the way that Google shares results.

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As it is used in paragraph 13, the word "relevant" shows that teenagers feel that the answers TikTok returns are —

• more fun.

• more helpful.

• more thorough.

• more interesting.

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Why does the author quote Jayla Johnson in the article?

• to suggest that older people should consider using TikTok

• to argue that young people are more tech savvy than older people

• to contrast the ways older and younger people search for information

• to demonstrate that young people have shorter attention spans than older people

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How does the author support their claim that Google is concerned about TikTok's increasing popularity as a search engine?

• By providing statistics on TikTok's user growth

• By quoting Google's official statements

• By comparing Google's and TikTok's search features

• By discussing Google's recent business strategies