Why is fake news such a big problem all of a sudden?

The internet gives it a greater platform to proliferate

Fake news site Infowars claimed human-pig embryos were created in CA. Should you believe it?

Maybe, but we should double-check on other sources first.

Which news organization is completely objective and does not lean towards any political party?

There's no such thing as a completely objective news media

What makes this website obviously fake?

There's no way to tell for sure without fact checking first

What is the most effective and feasible defense against fake news in the U.S.?

Education & dialogue. It'll always exist;we need to be savvy

False information presented as fact to deceive the masses

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What kind of article is this?
Satire News
Real News
Fake News
Advertisement
2
Why is fake news such a big problem all of a sudden?
The internet gives it a greater platform to proliferate
Because President Trump feels slighted by fake news
Because it didn't exist until a few years ago
People are less intelligent than previous generations
3
What is this website?
Fake news
Real news
Unbiased news
Satire news
4
Fake news site Infowars claimed human-pig embryos were created in CA. Should you believe it?
There's no way of ever knowing. You can't trust the media.
Yes, it was bound to happen.
Maybe, but we should double-check on other sources first.
No, that's pretty ridiculous.
5
Which news organization is completely objective and does not lean towards any political party?
There's no such thing as a completely objective news media
CNN
MSNBC
FOX News
6
What kind of article is this?
Fake News
Real News
Entertainment
Opinion piece
7
What do you call the selecting or interpreting of info that supports your preexisting beliefs?
Blissful ignorance
The theory of relativity
Blind faith
Confirmation bias
8
What makes this website obviously fake?
It has plenty of advertisements and clickbait
Its articles are biased and even ridiculous
It looks unprofessional
There's no way to tell for sure without fact checking first
9
What is the most effective and feasible defense against fake news in the U.S.?
Education & dialogue. It'll always exist;we need to be savvy
Alter First Amendment rights to make it illegal
Fight fire with fire: create fake news to balance the scales
Assume all news is fake unless proven without a doubt
10
What kind of news can you primarily find on abcnews.com.co?
Satire News
Opinion Pieces
Fake News
Real News
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Which website URL would be the real news site?
abcnews.go.com
cnn-trending.com
msnbc.com.co
bloomberg.ma
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What is "fake news"?
Biased information that frames facts to support an opinion
False information presented as fact to deceive the masses
False information made to look real to entertain people
Seductive info that entices people to a particular website
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What would you call these types of articles?
Breaking news
Opinion pieces
Entertainment
Click bait

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