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How to spot fake news
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What should you check in the URL of a news site to determine if it might be fake?
Whether it includes the name of a city
Whether it ends with ".org"
Whether it ends with ".lo" or ".com.co"
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Why should you pay attention to a website's layout?
To see if it uses bright colors
To determine how fast the website loads
To look for grammatical errors and incorrect dates
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a red flag in a news article's layout?
Incorrect dates
Bold claims without sources
Lack of contact information
Sensationalist images
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What should you do if you can't find information about the author of an article?
Assume the information is trustworthy
Ignore the article completely
Look for information about the site that published it
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What action is recommended if a website requires you to register to access author or site details?
Question why the information is not openly available
Sign up immediately
Use a fake email address to register
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What does “cross-checking” mean in the context of verifying news?
Sharing the article with friends for their opinion
Comparing one article with others from credible news outlets
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Why is it important to use fact-checking websites?
They provide tips for improving writing skills
They can confirm or debunk questionable information
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What tool can help you identify reused or unrelated images in news articles?
A reverse image search
A language translator
A grammar checker
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What is a possible sign of fake news in an article's content?
Bold claims without evidence
Long paragraphs
Pictures with captions
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What might it indicate if the same image is found in multiple unrelated stories?
The news is breaking and spreading quickly
The site uses high-quality image databases
The image may not be authentic or accurately used
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Why are unusual domain endings like ".lo" and ".com.co" suspicious?
They often indicate unofficial or fake sites
They are commonly used by blogs
They are difficult to remember
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What should you do if an article contains grammatical errors and incorrect dates?
Assume the article was written in a hurry
Consider it a potential sign of fake news
Ignore the errors and focus on the main content
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Which step involves looking into the author and the site's supporters?
Look for unusual URLs
Cross-check
Dig deeper
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How can you verify if a sensational claim is true?
Believe it if it's on social media
Ask friends for their opinion
Check if other credible outlets are reporting it
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What is a reverse image search mainly used for?
Finding the original source of an image
Determining the age of the image
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