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Newspapers

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Approximately how many newspapers are printed worldwide every year.

a)

Less than 1 million

b)

More than 15 million

c)

More than 500 million

d)

More than 20 billion

2.

If everyone recycled their newspapers how many trees would be saved?

a)

Approximately 10 million

b)

Approximately 50 million

c)

Approximately 150 million

d)

Approximately 250 million

3.

The first 'newspaper' was commissioned in what year?

a)

59 BC

b)

100 AD

c)

1620 AD

d)

1972 AD

4.

How many trees are cut down to provide the Sunday edition of newspapers each year?

a)

5 thousand

b)

100 thousand

c)

300 thousand

d)

500 thousand

5.

When did the first crossword puzzle appear in a newspaper?

a)

1904

b)

1924

c)

1944

d)

1964

6.

How many newspapers were in circulation at the peak of newspaper printing?

a)

7,689

b)

8,689

c)

5,689

d)

10,689

7.

How many newspapers are currently in circulation today?

a)

Fewer than 1,000

b)

Between, 1,000 and 2,000

c)

Between, 2,000 and 3,000

d)

More than 3,000

8.

What percent of retailers advertise in the newspaper?

a)

39.4%

b)

59.4%

c)

79.4%

d)

99.4%

9.

Which of the following statements are true about newspapers?

a)

They are the most effective place to advertise store sales and promotions.

b)

They are the least effective place to advertise store sales and promotions.

c)

They are the most effective place to advertise for individual items for sale such as cars, furniture, etc.

d)

They are the most effective place to advertise lost and missing pets.

10.

Which of these is NOT the name of a local newspaper?

a)

Times News

b)

Press

c)

Herald Courier

d)

Journal