social media danger

You see a shocking news story being shared widely on social media, but it doesn’t come from a reliable source. What is the best first step to check if the information is true or false?

• Share it with your friends immediately to warn them

• Look for the same story on trusted news websites or fact-checking sites

• Comment on the post asking if it’s real.

• Assume it’s true because many people are sharing it

Why is it important to verify the source of news before sharing it?

• Because spreading false information can cause panic or harm

• Because it makes you look smarter

• Because fake news is always funny

• Because real news is boring

Why is it important to verify the source of news before sharing it?

• To make sure your feed looks professional

• To avoid spreading false or misleading information

• So that more people follow you

• To impress others with breaking news

How can sharing unverified news impact public perception?

• It can create confusion and distrust in media

• It has no real impact

• It helps to keep people informed

• It encourages healthy debate

What should you do if you realize you shared false information?

• Delete the post and ignore it

• Apologize and correct the information publicly

• Blame the source of the information

• Share more false information to cover it up

What can be a sign that a news source may NOT be reliable?

• It includes quotes from experts
  

• It uses all caps and emotional language

• It’s published on a well-known news site

• It links to official government reports

What are some tools you can use to fact-check a news story?

• Wikipedia and TikTok

• Word processors and calculators

• Fact-checking websites like Snopes or Reuters

• Random blogs and personal social media posts

What is a major consequence of spreading false information online?

• More followers on social media

• Making people laugh

• Causing panic, confusion, or harm

• Winning arguments

Which of these actions helps stop the spread of misinformation?

• Sharing it quickly to raise awareness

• Reporting or flagging false content

• Ignoring all news completely

• Posting your opinion about it

What is the term for false information spread online, often unintentionally?

• Journalism

• Research

• Misinformation

• Communication