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fake news

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

how long does your image that you posted stay on the internet

a)

forever

b)

until you delete it

c)

5 weeks

d)

all of the above

2.

what info should you NOT give out

a)

your phone number

b)

your address

c)

your favourite actor

d)

Your school name

3.

If you delete ROBLOX your account is still (a)  

4.

How long have you had ROBLOX

a)

1 month

b)

2 years

c)

3 days

d)

4 years

5.

who can see your post(pick 2)

a)

the internet

b)

everyone

c)

just you

d)

no one

6.

Any article or video containing untrue information disguised as a credible news source

a)

Clickbait

b)

WikiLeaks

c)

Fake News

d)

All of the above

7.

What are some possible results of fake news? Check all that apply.

a)

embarrassment and strain on international relations

b)

misinformed people

c)

confusion and/or panic

d)

inability to discuss facts surrounding current events

8.

Fake News or Real News?

a)

Fake

b)

Real

9.

Fake News or Real News?

a)

Fake

b)

Real

10.

Fake News or Real News?

a)

Fake

b)

Real

11.

What is the curiosity gap?

a)

The desire every person has to figure out

missing information

b)

The space between your thumb and index finger

c)

An xBox game that requires you to find missing characters

12.

What is clickbait?

a)

A special fishing lure that clicks when you catch a fish

b)

An image or headline that tries to get you to click on it, usually for advertising purposes

13.

Pick two clues for identifying fake news.

a)

Strange URL

b)

Out of date

c)

Perfect grammar

14.

Pick two clues that indicate the article in NOT fake news.

a)

Perfect grammar and spelling

b)

Out of Date

c)

Strange URL

d)

Many additional news sources available on the Internet

15.

Choose the examples of Clickbait.

a)

New Houses Planned for Cleveland

b)

Man Kisses a King Cobra! You Won't Believe What Happens Next!

c)

Tornado Occured in Kansas on Thursday

d)

Baker Mayfield Uses This Food Item for Luscious Hair: You Won't Believe What It Is!