Question

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how did the digital divide affect the need for information in the united states?

a. libraries needed to provide access to computers for those who could not afford them at home.

b. schools needed to force parents to buy their children computers.

c. computer companies needed to give away computers to private citizens.

d. all citizens needed to buy computers to contact the government.

Explanation:

The digital divide refers to the gap between those with access to digital technology (like computers) and those without. Option A addresses this by having libraries offer computer access to those who can’t afford home computers, which is a practical response to the digital divide. Option B is unrealistic (schools can’t force parents to buy computers), Option C is impractical (companies aren’t obligated to give away computers), and Option D is unreasonable (not all citizens can afford or need to buy computers just to contact the government).

Answer:

A. Libraries needed to provide access to computers for those who could not afford them at home.