Why does the use of social media widen the partisan gap?(1 point) Responses The audience grows based on popularity, not on correct information. The audience grows based on popularity, not on correct information. Social media is dedicated to telling just the political news. Social media is dedicated to telling just the political news. Social media conveys only a few different opinions. Social media conveys only a few different opinions. Social media does not have a large or varied audience.

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The most accurate response is: The audience grows based on popularity, not on correct information.

This reflects how social media algorithms often prioritize content that engages users, which can lead to the amplification of sensational or partisan viewpoints, thus widening the partisan gap.