Media Literacy: Reliability and Relevance — Unit test Answers

Delia, an Irish immigrant, has lived in the United States for two years and works at a university. She has a baby boy, Liam, at a hospital in Texas. What status does Liam have?

Read the scenario.A group of middle school students have been testing the water in their school as part of a science lab project. The students have discovered that the water in their school building has dangerous levels of pollution. They discuss forming a group to try to change this, but they are not sure where to start. Someone mentions that others have done work on similar issues.

What is one requirement for all US citizens?

Examine the social media post.Why is it important to ask a "who” question about the author?

Which of these characteristics is part of a social identity?

Which is part of a person’s personal identity?

Read the scenario.Dele helps his elderly neighbor Mr. Jenkins with yardwork. Mr. Jenkins mentions that he sometimes has trouble getting food because he does not have transportation to the grocery store.

At a town hall meeting with a political candidate, a college student asks a question about community preschool options. It is an important issue for him.

Which situation shows people practicing inclusion?

What situation would most likely involve help from a civic institution?

Demitri and Aleki moved to the United States from Greece several years ago. Demitri has completed the naturalization process. Aleki is a permanent resident. What is the difference between their statuses?

To gain US citizenship, a person must pass an English exam and

A nightly news program shows a peaceful protest of the Standing Rock Youth Council. What issue most likely would be the focus of the protest?

Which would make a source unreliable?

What makes a source relevant?