ELA CST Test Prep Week #4 Quiz Yourself at www.ilovelibraries.com Click on: From Mrs. Slim, your FJUHSD Teacher-Librarian.

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ELA CST Test Prep Week #4 Quiz Yourself at Click on: From Mrs. Slim, your FJUHSD Teacher-Librarian

Question 1 1) If you use an image from a website on the Internet in your work… A.It’s no problem because things on the Internet are free. B.You must cite the website source of the image. C.You must indicate “From the Internet” directly under the image. D.You are never allowed to use images from the Internet because it’s illegal.

Answer 1 1) If you use an image from a website on the Internet in your work… A.It’s no problem because things on the Internet are free. B.You must cite the website source of the image. C.You must indicate “From the Internet” directly under the image. D.You are never allowed to use images from the Internet because it’s illegal.

Question 2 2)In your geography class, you have been assigned a foreign country. You have to draw a map of that country and include its geographic features (rivers, mountains, etc.). Which resources would be the best ones to use? A.dictionary and newspaper B.atlas and encyclopedia C.thesaurus and atlas D.encyclopedia and almanac

Answer 2 2)In your geography class, you have been assigned a foreign country. You have to draw a map of that country and include its geographic features (rivers, mountains, etc.). Which resources would be the best ones to use? A.dictionary and newspaper B.atlas and encyclopedia C.thesaurus and atlas D.encyclopedia and almanac

Question 3 3) A member of your family has just been diagnosed with a disease. Your mother sends you to the library to find reliable, current information on the disease, but you don’t know where to start your search. Which of the following would be the best way to start? A.browse the magazines B.browse the nonfiction shelves C.use a computer and search using the name of the disease D.ask the librarian for help

Question 3 3) A member of your family has just been diagnosed with a disease. Your mother sends you to the library to find reliable, current information on the disease, but you don’t know where to start your search. Which of the following would be the best way to start? A.browse the magazines B.browse the nonfiction shelves C.use a computer and search using the name of the disease D.ask the librarian for help

Question 4 4) You are researching the problems in preserving the Amazon rainforest. Select the information source that would be the most helpful in finding information for your research paper. A.a newsletter for the furniture industry B.a magazine with articles by the travel industry C.a journal with articles written by university scientists D.a newspaper editorial

Question 4 4) You are researching the problems in preserving the Amazon rainforest. Select the information source that would be the most helpful in finding information for your research paper. A.a newsletter for the furniture industry B.a magazine with articles by the travel industry C.a journal with articles written by university scientists D.a newspaper editorial

Question 5 5) You are doing a research project on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Which of the questions is not important to answer for this report? A.What supplies did Lewis and Clark take on the journey? B.What was the route of the expedition? C.Where are Lewis and Clark buried? D.What was the goal of the expedition?

Question 5 5) You are doing a research project on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Which of the questions is not important to answer for this report? A.What supplies did Lewis and Clark take on the journey? B.What was the route of the expedition? C.Where are Lewis and Clark buried? D.What was the goal of the expedition?

Question 6 6) You need to find the longitude and latitude of Sydney, Australia. What is the best reference source to use? A.almanac B.atlas C.dictionary D.encyclopedia

Answer 6 6) You need to find the longitude and latitude of Sydney, Australia. What is the best reference source to use? A.almanac B.atlas C.dictionary D.encyclopedia

Question 7 7) You are to write a report about healthy eating. You are to use only online resources. From the list below, select the most appropriate source that would help you locate your information on your topic. A.health web site on the food pyramid B.online encyclopedia article on exercise C.online magazine article on sports medicine D.online newspaper article about obesity

Answer 7 7) You are to write a report about healthy eating. You are to use only online resources. From the list below, select the most appropriate source that would help you locate your information on your topic. A.health web site on the food pyramid B.online encyclopedia article on exercise C.online magazine article on sports medicine D.online newspaper article about obesity

Question 8 8) The assignment for health class is to find facts on childhood obesity. You want to save time. Which web site should you check first? A.Healthy Adults (health information for adults) B.Lose Weight Now (several diet plans are explained) C.Kid’s Health (children’s health topics are discussed) D.Food for Life (healthy food choices)

Answer 8 8) The assignment for health class is to find facts on childhood obesity. You want to save time. Which web site should you check first? A.Healthy Adults (health information for adults) B.Lose Weight Now (several diet plans are explained) C.Kid’s Health (children’s health topics are discussed) D.Food for Life (healthy food choices)

Question 9 9) On a recent hike you saw an unfamiliar bird. You want to hear what song or call this bird produces. Which library source would allow you to identify the bird and also hear the bird’s song or call? A.A bird identification DVD B.A print field guide on birds C.An encyclopedia on birds D.A general encyclopedia

Answer 9 9) On a recent hike you saw an unfamiliar bird. You want to hear what song or call this bird produces. Which library source would allow you to identify the bird and also hear the bird’s song or call? A.A bird identification DVD B.A print field guide on birds C.An encyclopedia on birds D.A general encyclopedia

Question 10 10) Which of the following best identifies a “publication issued periodically, usually weekly or monthly, containing articles, stories, photographs and advertisements?” A.Journal B.Magazine C.Newsletter D.Newspaper

Answer 10 10) Which of the following best identifies a “publication issued periodically, usually weekly or monthly, containing articles, stories, photographs and advertisements?” A.Journal B.Magazine C.Newsletter D.Newspaper

Good job! Now test yourself at If you ever need research assistance, Mrs. Slim at