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What is the reason for the spread of fake news?
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?
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?
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
