Are You a Pro at Identifying Fake News?
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What is the reason for the spread of fake news?

  • It has become easier to identify the original source of news stories
  • People don't check the source of the material they view online before sharing it (correct)
  • People are not interested in verifying the accuracy of news stories
  • Social media platforms allow only verified sources to publish their thoughts or share stories with the world

    • What percentage of Americans visited a fake news website during the 2016 U.S. presidential election, according to the text?

  • 10%
  • 25% (correct)
  • 75%
  • 50%

    • Why has it become harder to assess the accuracy of news stories, according to the text?

  • News stories are not reported accurately by journalists
  • Social media platforms have made it difficult to identify the original source of news stories (correct)
  • People are not interested in verifying the accuracy of news stories
  • Fake news websites have become more sophisticated in their approach

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