Recognizing Reference Sources Where Would You Find It? Read each question and try to decide where you would look in order to find the answer.

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Recognizing Reference Sources Where Would You Find It? Read each question and try to decide where you would look in order to find the answer.

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What part of speech is voyage? Dictionary

How does an airplane stay up in the air ? Encyclopedia Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus

Are there any books on in-line skating in the Media Center? Online Catalog Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What states border Utah? Atlas

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus How many Public Libraries are there in North Carolina? Internet

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus Are there any books on in-line skating in the Media Center? Online Catalog

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What major river would you find in Africa? Atlas

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What is a homograph ? Dictionary

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus I need information about General Motors CEO and board of directors. Internet

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What are the names of three islands in Hawaii? Encyclopedia or Atlas

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus Name a synonym for the word motivation. Thesaurus

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What is the average winter temperature in North Dakota? Almanac

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus List at least five different breeds of dogs. Encyclopedia

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What is the abbreviation for the word ultraviolet? Dictionary

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus List the top 10 cities with the largest populations. Almanac

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus What are the latest statistics concerning internet use in United States schools? Internet

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus Are there any videos on George Washington in the Media Center? Online Catalog

Atlas, Dictionary, Encyclopedia, internet, Almanac, Online Catalog (Look Up Station), or Thesaurus Give an antonym for the word regret. Thesaurus