Informational References
Identify the similarities and differences (compare and contrast) between encyclopedias and atlases.
.Encyclopedias and atlases both contain a wide range of general information about a given topic, are referred to as informational references, and may contain maps, or images. They are different in that encyclopedias contain a broad range of information about multiple subjects, and atlases contain maps and regional details about specific areas
An atlas is an informational reference.
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Atlases may provide physical or political information about an area.
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Encyclopedias are generally designed to be easy to use.
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Google Maps is an online atlas.
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Never treat what is on Wikipedia as the whole and complete truth.
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Whether or not the information on an online source is credible and factual, is up to the user to decide.
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An atlas is a collection of statistical data ranging one year.
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An almanac is a thesaurus.
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An atlas is a collection of statistical data ranging one year.
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Encyclopedias contain statistical data about a given year.
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Informational references provide only a limited amount of specific statistical information.
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Wikipedia is an online atlas.
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Trevor needs general information to begin his research paper on mammals in the Southern Hemisphere. Where will he find the best information? a. Encyclopedias c. Atlases b. Almanacs d. None of these
A
Where can you find a wide range of information on a given topic? a. Informational references c. Referral pages b. Infomercials d. Reference centers
A
How can almanacs be used as references?
Almanacs can be used a reference sources because the provide information about a wide range of given topics. Almanacs provide statistical and comparative date, as well as visual aids to better present and understand information.
Allison would like to find a list of hiking trails that she can follow all over Eastern Europe. What type of informational reference does she need? a. Encyclopedia c. Almanac b. Atlas d. All of these
B
Encyclopedia.com is considered to be a. Out-of-date c. Too difficult to use b. Multimedia d. None of these
B
Gary is using several charts and tables to learn about patterns of migratory birds. Which information reference is he most likely using? a. Atlas c. Encyclopedia b. Almanac d. None of these
B
Three types of informational references are a. Encyclopedias, dictionaries and thesaurus c. Almanacs, atlases and thesauruses b. Atlases, almanacs, and encyclopedias d. All of these
B
Which informational reference might one use to find highways, borders and information on tourist attractions? a. Almanac c. Encyclopedia b. Atlas d. All of these
B
Thomas would like to know when is the best time of the season to plant his tomato seeds. Which type of informational reference should he use? a. Encyclopedia c. Almanac b. Atlas d. Any of these
C
Atlases may contain which type of maps? a. Road c. Camp sites b. Country d. All of these
D
Online encyclopedias may contain a. Video c. Links to other informational sites b. Images d. All of these
D
This informational reference usually provides information covering one calendar year. a. Atlas c. Encyclopedia b. Dictionary d. None of these
D
