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QuizMultiple Choice
Media Literacy: Lateral Reading
Question 11 • EA Academy Civics 9
Read the scenario and sources.Tam is researching the effects of carbon dioxide on climate. During her research, she finds a social media post by NOAA Climate.gov. Before she uses information in the post, she wants to learn more about Climate.gov. She looks up the organization in an online encyclopedia.
Answer
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Yes, because it is a government agency that deals with climate science.B
No, because the encyclopedia article does not say it is staffed by experts.C
Yes, because the agency’s goal is to create a climate-smart nation.D
No, because the agency is posting its information on social media.