Which is the MOST negative effect resulting from citizens relying on the Internet as their only source of news?

A) American citizens are unable to separate fact from fiction.

B) Newspapers and magazines must seek other ways to make a profit.

C) They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.

D) Print media must reinvent themselves to survive in the marketplace.

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Jaime Franklin

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2 December, 05:00

Which is the MOST negative effect resulting from citizens relying on the Internet as their only source of news?

A) American citizens are unable to separate fact from fiction.

B) Newspapers and magazines must seek other ways to make a profit.

C) They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.

D) Print media must reinvent themselves to survive in the marketplace.

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Chaya Wyatt · Answer 1

C) They risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.

Explanation:

Information on the Internet is considered to be independent media and free of influence by government or corporate interests, however, it is still the personal opinion of someone and unlike printed media (like newspapers) which go through a process that reviews the the accuracy, balance and verification of news, having internet news as the only source of information may lead to he risk receiving unbalanced and inaccurate political coverage.