Media Literacy: Social Media

Question 1

What is an algorithm?

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a computer program that determines how stories or posts are shown

Question 2

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.

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He can search for outside sources to confirm the claim.

Question 3

Which step should users follow when fact-checking claims made on a social media site?

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Look up information about the account posting the claim.

Question 4

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Noor is a student who is concerned about climate change. She becomes alarmed when she finds this post on social media. But as she looks at the bar graph more closely, she decides that it’s not helpful.

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misrepresentation

Question 5

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.

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

Question 6

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

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The committee is using social media as an organizing tool.

Question 7

Review the infographic on population statistics.

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the use of a map

Question 8

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Asmi moved with her family from the Indian state of Assam to the United States. This is her first year in Washington state, and she’s sad that she’ll miss the spring festival of Bohag Bihu. She loves the music and dancing. Her mother suggests that Asmi check social media to see if there are any celebrations near their new home. Asmi finds this social media post.

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Social media can help others share their cultures or beliefs.

Question 9

Which statement best describes a drawback of social media?

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Users may lie about who they really are.

Question 10

Read the scenario and review the social media post.Kenji was checking his social media account when he came across this posting. At first, he was amazed by what he saw. But then Kenji began to wonder about the post.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Users can post almost anything, including false claims.

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