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Where do you look to find the definition of a word? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

What is a book of maps? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Where would you look to find a vet for your sick dog? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Where would you look for a synonym for “nice”? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

What is a model of the earth? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

What source uses the domains?.org.gov.edu.com.net atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Where would you find information on the culture of Hong Kong? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Where would you find information on all sorts of topics about literature? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Where would you look to find a list of articles on Africa? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

What kind of resource will have a list of words that only have to do with rhyming? atlas directory globedatabase thesaurus search engine general dictionary specialized dictionary general encyclopedia specialized encyclopedia

Which resource would you use to find information on the natural resources of Germany? A. Dictionary B. Globe C. Atlas D. Directory

To find another word for information you should consult… F. An atlas G. A thesaurus H. An encyclopedia J. A search engine

Which is the best source to use to find a list of the most common names given to children each decade? A.Directory B.Dictionary C.Encyclopedia D.Almanac

To learn where Africa is in relation to the United States you should look.. F. In an encyclopedia G. In a dictionary H. On a globe J. On the internet

For the most reliable information on a topic you should look … A. On the internet B. On a database

A specialized dictionary is different from a general dictionary because… F. It has more words G. It doesn’t include the pronunciation H. It is smaller J. It only has words pertaining to a specific topic

Where would you look to find more information about nutritious food? A. A science textbook B. A health textbook C. A cookbook D. An atlas

Which of these sources would you not use to find information on Africa? F. A dictionary G. A globe H. An encyclopedia J. The internet

Which of these sources would you not use to help you write a paragraph on your favorite season? A. Dictionary B. Thesaurus C. Directory

Which kind of specialized encyclopedia would have the best information on Thomas Jefferson? F. Civil War Encyclopedia G. World History Encyclopedia H. General Encyclopedia J. Encyclopedia of Famous Virginians

Which resource should you use to find magazine articles about the Montgomery Bus Boycott? A. Encyclopedia B. Dictionary C. Thesaurus D. Database

Which source would give you a list of past Grammy winners? F. Dictionary G. Almamac H. Atlas J. Encyclopedia