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ARE ELECTRONIC DEVICES GOOD FOR US? P.65

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  • 12. What does the graph show about older teens (ages 14–17)?
    It shows 68% get their news online.
  • 5. What do critics say about kids who stare at screens all day?
    They say kids don’t get enough exercise.
  • 2. What kinds of devices do kids use? (Name two.)
    They use computers and smart phones.
  • 7. How can action video games help kids?
    They can help kids’ visual attention.
  • 10. What does the author say about today’s world and jobs of the future?
    Jobs of the future depend on kids who plug in.
  • 3. What do some adults think electronic devices do?
    They think devices waste kids’ time.
  • 6. What does one study say about “heavy” media users and exercise?
    It says they spend more time in physical activity.
  • 1. How many hours a day do kids in the U.S. (ages 8–18) spend on electronic devices?
    They spend seven and a half hours a day.
  • 8. Why do kids need to use the Web?
    To access information.
  • 11. What is the title of the sidebar graph?
    “A Source of News for Teens.”
  • 4. What does research say about technology and kids?
    It says technology can benefit kids.
  • 9. What skills can learning on the Web help kids improve?
    It helps kids’ reasoning abilities.
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