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Detecting Fake News
Detecting Fake News
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Test your knowledge on identifying and combating fake news in the digital age
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True or False: All news is biased.
True
False
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True or False: All social media is trustworthy.
True
False
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Who is likely to spread fake news?
Scientists
Teachers
Journalists
Influencers
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What should you do before sharing news?
Trust your friends
Share immediately
Verify the source
Read the headline only
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What is a sign of fake news?
Multiple sources confirm
Published by a journal
Cited experts included
Emotional language used
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What is clickbait?
Misleading headlines
Informative content
Scientific research
News analysis
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Which phrase indicates bias?
According to experts
Research shows
In my opinion
Facts are clear
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Which headline seems suspicious?
New study on health
Aliens invade Earth today
Government announces new policy
Local cat saves family
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What is a common tactic of fake news?
Using statistics
Citing studies
Offering solutions
Creating urgency
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What should you do if unsure about news?
Ask a friend
Research it further
Ignore it completely
Share it anyway
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True or False: Fake news can be entertaining.
True
False
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What can help identify fake news?
Ask your friends
Cross-check facts
Ignore the details
Trust your gut feeling
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Which type of news is often exaggerated?
Celebrity gossip
Sports news
Local news
Weather reports
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Which is a reliable news source?
A random blog
Social media post
A major newspaper
A meme page
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True or False: Fake news is always obvious.
False
True
