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QuizMultiple Choice

Media Literacy: Reliability and Relevance

Question 10 • (Zielinski) 28209 Civics 1st Nine Weeks

Tomás needs three reliable online sources on how hurricanes form. How can the "about” or "bio” section help him determine if an online source is reliable?

Answer
A
It can provide information on how other online sites view the source.
B
It can determine whether the online source’s content will fit the topic.
C
It can act as a fact-check source for verifying information in other parts of the online source.
D
It can provide information about the individual or organization responsible for creating the source.

Explanation

The “about” or “bio” section often identifies who created or publishes the source and may describe their qualifications or organization. That information helps Tomás judge whether the source is trustworthy for learning about hurricanes. The correct choice is D: it provides information about the individual or organization responsible for creating the source.

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