Media Literacy: Social Media

Question 1

Review the infographic on population statistics.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the use of a map

Question 2

Which statement best compares the accelerations of two objects in free fall?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The objects have the same acceleration.

Question 3

Why are algorithms a drawback for social media users?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

They support a user’s confirmation bias.

Question 4

What is the only force that can act on an object in free fall?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gravity

Question 5

Read the scenario and review the social media post.A friend sends Ari this social media post. Ari finds it hard to believe that a crocodile can have such a large mouth.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He can search for outside sources to confirm the claim.

Question 6

The table shows the masses of four objects.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the rock

Question 7

Review this social media post created by an organization called the Roselawn Committee for Racial Justice.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The committee is using social media as an organizing tool.

Question 8

What determines the path that an object in projectile motion follows? (Ignore air resistance)

Revolt · Accepted Answer

gravity and inertia

Question 9

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Raphael loves science fiction. When he finds this post, he is curious about whether crop circles might be more than art. He thinks the photo looks pretty convincing.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

He can see whether a reliable source has already evaluated the image and claim.

Question 10

Why are objects that fall near Earth’s surface rarely in free fall?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Air exerts forces on falling objects near Earth’s surface.

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