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Which of the following is an example of fake news mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is an example of fake news mentioned in the text?
- Snopes
- Erectile dysfunction treatments
- Free Caribbean cruises
- The Political Insider (correct)
What is the main topic of the text?
What is the main topic of the text?
- The 2016 election
- The history of the internet
- How to fact-check news articles
- The dangers of fake news (correct)
Why might people believe fake news articles?
Why might people believe fake news articles?
- They are sponsored by social media platforms
- They are written by reputable journalists
- They are highly ranked in search results
- They are shared by trusted individuals (correct)
What does Snopes do?
What does Snopes do?
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When did the spread of hoax news posts increase significantly?
When did the spread of hoax news posts increase significantly?
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What are some examples of fake news mentioned in the text?
What are some examples of fake news mentioned in the text?
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Why might people believe fake news articles?
Why might people believe fake news articles?
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What types of hoaxes are common on the web?
What types of hoaxes are common on the web?
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What is the term used to describe the spread of fake news?
What is the term used to describe the spread of fake news?
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Which website maintains a comprehensive list of fake news?
Which website maintains a comprehensive list of fake news?
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