Question

question 11 of 20

the advent of social media in the early 2000s had what effect on the world?

a. it allowed billions of people to access the internet for the first time.
b. it created transparency and stopped the spread of misinformation.
c. it made people more connected than they had been before.
d. it made it possible to buy and sell goods in any part of the world.

Explanation:

Analyze the historical impact of social media

The advent of social media platforms in the early 2000s fundamentally transformed global communication by enabling users to create, share, and exchange information instantly across geographical boundaries.

Evaluate the given options

• A is incorrect because internet access was already established and growing globally before social media, and social media itself is an application on the internet, not the means of initial access.
• B is incorrect because social media has historically facilitated, rather than stopped, the rapid spread of misinformation.
• C is correct because these platforms allowed individuals to build networks, share personal updates, and communicate globally in real time, making people far more interconnected than ever before.
• D is incorrect because global e-commerce (buying and selling goods worldwide) was established by dedicated platforms like Amazon and eBay in the 1990s, prior to the rise of social media.

Answer:

• (A) It allowed billions of people to access the internet for the first time.
• (B) It created transparency and stopped the spread of misinformation.
• (C) It made people more connected than they had been before. (Correct answer)
• (D) It made it possible to buy and sell goods in any part of the world.