Question

question 4 of 5
match each media message about a substance to a scientific fact about that substance.

chewing tobacco makes you seem mature. ? this substance can cause rotten teeth and mouth cancer.

it’s easy to stop smoking cigarettes at any time. ? this activity can lead to alcohol poisoning and death.

binge drinking is the only way to have fun at parties. ? this substance is extremely addictive.

Explanation:

1. For "Chewing tobacco makes you seem mature": Chewing tobacco contains harmful substances. Scientifically, it can cause rotten teeth and mouth cancer. So this media message matches with "This substance can cause rotten teeth and mouth cancer".
2. For "It's easy to stop smoking cigarettes at any time": Nicotine in cigarettes is extremely addictive, making it hard to quit. So this media message (which is a false perception) matches with "This substance is extremely addictive".
3. For "Binge drinking is the only way to have fun at parties": Binge drinking involves consuming large amounts of alcohol quickly. Scientifically, it can lead to alcohol poisoning and death. So this media message matches with "This activity can lead to alcohol poisoning and death".

Answer:

• "Chewing tobacco makes you seem mature" → "This substance can cause rotten teeth and mouth cancer"
• "It's easy to stop smoking cigarettes at any time" → "This substance is extremely addictive"
• "Binge drinking is the only way to have fun at parties" → "This activity can lead to alcohol poisoning and death"