Atlas Reading

What is the main purpose of using an atlas?

• To find synonyms and antonyms

• To look up definitions of words

• To find detailed maps and geographical information

• To find historical events

What resource would you look in to find out what river runs between Missouri and Illinois?

• Dictionary / Thesaurus

• Encyclopedia

• Atlas

• Almanac

You're taking a trip and you want to plan your route. 

• atlas

• encyclopedia

• dictionary

• thesaurus

Which is the best source to find the location of the Mississippi river valley?

• thesaurus

• encyclopedia

• periodical

• atlas

What is the primary function of an atlas in reading?

• To provide synonyms for words

• To offer detailed maps and geographical information

• To explain historical events

• To define complex vocabulary

Which of the following would you use to locate a mountain range?

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Atlas

• Encyclopedia

If you want to understand the topography of a region, which resource would you consult?

• Atlas

• Dictionary

• Thesaurus

• Almanac

What type of information is least likely to be found in an atlas?

• Geographical locations

• Population statistics

• Weather patterns

• Word definitions

Which tool would best help you find the capital city of a country?

• Dictionary

• Atlas

• Thesaurus

• Encyclopedia

An atlas is most useful for which of the following tasks?

• Finding synonyms

• Locating rivers

• Understanding grammar

• Learning new languages