Which description accurately characterizes the Internet as a form of mass media?
A) It is both a source of increased isolation and a new form of community and social interaction.
B) Thanks to the spread of technology, it is now accessible to everyone.
C) In poor countries, it is most widely available to the working classes.
D) Compared with other countries, the United States has the highest percentage of population using the Internet.
Answer: A
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