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WorksheetsJournalism: Unit One Test Review
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 30mins
Emily and Jordan are passionate about environmental issues and want to start their own talking show to discuss local conservation efforts and sustainable practices. They plan to interview community leaders, share tips on reducing waste, and highlight upcoming eco-friendly events. Given their target audience of environmentally conscious listeners and their limited budget for production, which platform might be best for them and their potential talk show?
Podcast
Imagine flipping to the science news section of your newspaper. Which headline would best fit in this section?
Breakthrough in Renewable Energy: New Solar Technology Doubles Efficiency
The Role of Women in History: Celebrating Unsung Heroes of Social Change
Exploring Civil Rights Movements: Lessons from the Past for Today's Activists
Major Earthquake Strikes Central City: Rescue Efforts Underway
Internet journalism is the most credible form of journalism.
True
False
Why might a news anchor describe a rain storm as "one of the most catastrophic rainstorms to hit our region in decades."
to stay relevant
to keep people interested
to remain unbiased
to battle newspaper popularity
Maria is a reporter in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is investigating the impact of rising sea levels on local neighborhoods. What insights would Maria gain from interviewing residents who have experienced flooding firsthand?
more information and credibility
an estimation of the local weather patterns
less information and credibility
a one-sided view of the story
When a local chef accidentally set his apron on fire during a live cooking demonstration on television, the clip quickly went viral, accumulating over 15 million views within days. Where is this video MOST LIKELY to have been shared and viewed so extensively?
YouTube
Emily works for a health magazine. She captures pictures on the effects of climate change on public health, focusing on how rising temperatures are contributing to the spread of diseases. What type of journalism is Emily most likely engaged in?
Print Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Photo Journalism
Internet Journalism
Which of the following statements best describes print journalism?
It is always more entertaining than broadcast journalism.
It tends to be more accurate than internet journalism.
It uses far more pictures than photojournalism.
It only includes newspapers; magazines belong to another form of journalism.
Which is MOST LIKELY to appear on a celebrity news show?
local plays happening at the school
weather in a celebrity’s town
festivals in the celebrity’s town
celebrity appearances
Reporters can work for print, broadcast, and online journalism.
True
False
What is the job of a news anchor?
to present news on television or radio
to write opinion pieces
to conduct interviews for feature articles
to investigate news stories
What is the role of a photographer in journalism?
to write articles about current events
to take and edit photographs for stories
to present news on TV
to research and gather facts
Jordan’s teacher has assigned the class to present different types of journalism. Jordan decides to grabbed magazines from the stack on her parent’s coffee table. What form of journalism are magazines considered?
Internet
Broadcast
Photo
The copy editor writes the articles and scripts for TV/radio shows.
True
False
This person checks to make sure the information in a story is correct.
Copy Editor
Researcher/Fact Checker
Foreign Correspondent
News analyst
