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Read the scenario and review the infographic.
Sanjay is working on a report about ocean pollution. He finds the following infographic in a social media post.
An infographic by U N environment titled Ocean Pollution lists the following facts. By 2050, 99 percent of seabirds will have eaten plastic. 15 percent of ocean species affected by litter are endangered. 600 ocean species are harmed by ocean litter. The infographic uses the hashtag #CleanSeas.
What should Sanjay do to determine the accuracy of the infographic?
He could ask his classmates if the infographic seems believable to them.
He could see if it includes any information that would be helpful for his report.
He can look for other infographics about the ocean with a similar style or format.
He can check whether the infographic accurately represents the source information.
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Choose the last option: he should check whether the infographic accurately represents the source information.
Why: that directly tests the infographic’s claims against the original evidence. Practical steps Sanjay can take:
- Look for a citation on the infographic (a report title, author, or URL). If it cites "UN Environment," go to the UN Environment (UNEP) website and find the original report or press release.
- Compare the exact numbers, wording and context in the original source with what the infographic says. Note the date and the study methods or assumptions behind any projections.
- Cross-check the claim with other reputable sources (peer‑reviewed papers, major scientific organizations, NGOs, or government agencies) and with independent fact‑checkers.
- Check the publication date and whether the figures are projections, estimates, or measured data; watch for misleading phrasing (e.g., “by 2050” vs. current).
- Treat social‑media signals (hashtags, likes, classmates’ impressions, or similar‑looking infographics) as insufficient evidence of accuracy.
Why the other options aren’t enough:
- Asking classmates might tell you whether it seems believable but not whether it’s true.
- Deciding if it’s helpful for a report doesn’t verify the facts.
- Finding other infographics with a similar style only checks design, not accuracy.
Why: that directly tests the infographic’s claims against the original evidence. Practical steps Sanjay can take:
- Look for a citation on the infographic (a report title, author, or URL). If it cites "UN Environment," go to the UN Environment (UNEP) website and find the original report or press release.
- Compare the exact numbers, wording and context in the original source with what the infographic says. Note the date and the study methods or assumptions behind any projections.
- Cross-check the claim with other reputable sources (peer‑reviewed papers, major scientific organizations, NGOs, or government agencies) and with independent fact‑checkers.
- Check the publication date and whether the figures are projections, estimates, or measured data; watch for misleading phrasing (e.g., “by 2050” vs. current).
- Treat social‑media signals (hashtags, likes, classmates’ impressions, or similar‑looking infographics) as insufficient evidence of accuracy.
Why the other options aren’t enough:
- Asking classmates might tell you whether it seems believable but not whether it’s true.
- Deciding if it’s helpful for a report doesn’t verify the facts.
- Finding other infographics with a similar style only checks design, not accuracy.
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