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2 Minute Edit Using References

If you want to see where Europe is, you should look in a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  a thesaurus d.  an almanac

You want to find a synonym for the word “useless You want to find a synonym for the word “useless." Which of these sources is best to use? a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  a thesaurus d.  an almanac

You would like to find out if it is going to rain tomorrow You would like to find out if it is going to rain tomorrow. Which of these would best help you find this information? a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  encyclopedia d.  weather website

Where would you look if you wanted to find the meaning of the word “glassware”? a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  encyclopedia d.  weather website

If you wanted to see how close Alaska is to North America, you would most likely look in- a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  a thesaurus d.  an almanac

If you would like to find more information on Dolores Huerta, where would you look? a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  encyclopedia d.  weather website

Which of these sources would most help you find information about California’s government? a.  an atlas b.  a dictionary c.  a thesaurus d.  encycopedia