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Fake news for kids

Quiz by Cath Glenny

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9 questions
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  • Q1
    What is fake news?
    News that is produced by robots
    False or misleading information presented as real news
    News that is only published on social media
    News that is made up for fun
    30s
  • Q2
    Why is it important to fact-check news?
    To ensure accuracy and avoid spreading misinformation
    To gain popularity among friends
    To manipulate information for personal gain
    To increase social media followers
    30s
  • Q3
    How can you identify fake news?
    By sharing it on social media
    By checking the credibility of the source and cross-referencing with other reliable sources
    By relying solely on headlines
    By believing everything you read
    30s
  • Q4
    What is clickbait?
    News articles that are verified by multiple sources
    News articles that are only published on social media
    News articles that are very informative
    Sensational or misleading headlines designed to attract attention and generate more clicks
    30s
  • Q5
    Why is it important to teach children about fake news?
    To keep them away from news altogether
    To manipulate them with false information
    To encourage them to believe everything they read
    To equip them with critical thinking skills and media literacy
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of fake news?
    To provide entertainment
    To promote critical thinking
    To educate readers
    To deceive or misinform readers
    30s
  • Q7
    What is a reliable source of news?
    An anonymous email forwarded by a friend.
    A social media post with a catchy headline.
    A random blog with no known author.
    A reputable news organization with a history of accurate reporting.
    30s
  • Q8
    Why is it important to verify the author of a news article?
    To judge their appearance and clothing style.
    To assess their credibility and expertise on the topic.
    To determine their popularity on social media.
    To decide if they have a catchy headline.
    30s
  • Q9
    How can you spot fake news?
    By ignoring news articles that disagree with your beliefs.
    By checking the source, verifying the information, and looking for bias or sensationalism.
    By accepting any news story that seems credible.
    By only trusting news shared on social media.
    30s

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