Reference Sources

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What is an atlas?

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An atlas is a collection of maps, often used to find locations and plan routes.

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What type of reference source would you use to find synonyms?

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A thesaurus is used to find synonyms.

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Where would you look to research information about Earth?

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You would look in an encyclopedia for information about Earth.

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What is a dictionary used for?

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A dictionary is used to find the meanings and spellings of words.

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What type of reference source provides detailed information about a specific topic?

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An encyclopedia provides detailed information about specific topics.

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What is the main purpose of a thesaurus?

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The main purpose of a thesaurus is to provide synonyms and antonyms for words.

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If you want to find the location of a river, which reference source would you use?

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You would use an atlas to find the location of a river.

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What is a periodical?

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A periodical is a publication that is released regularly, such as a magazine or journal.

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What type of reference source would you use to check the spelling of a word?

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You would use a dictionary to check the spelling of a word.

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What is the difference between an encyclopedia and a dictionary?

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An encyclopedia provides detailed information on various topics, while a dictionary provides definitions and spellings of words.