Using Maps and Reference Materials Flashcards
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Which reference source would be MOST helpful for finding the capital city of each state in the United States?
Answer: An atlas
An atlas contains detailed maps and geographic information, including political details like state capitals.
On a map, what does a dotted or dashed line between two areas typically represent?
Answer: A proposed or unofficial boundary
Dashed or dotted lines on maps often indicate disputed, proposed, or unofficial borders rather than solid established ones.
A student is reading an article and sees a superscript number next to a fact. Where should she look to find the source of that fact?
Answer: The footnote or endnote
Superscript numbers refer readers to footnotes at the bottom of the page or endnotes at the end of the document for source citations.
The International Date Line is located at approximately which degree of longitude?
Answer: 180°
The International Date Line runs along approximately 180° longitude, where the calendar date changes.
A physical map uses brown and green colors to show elevation. Dark brown areas most likely indicate what?
Answer: High mountain elevations
On physical maps, darker browns typically represent higher elevations such as mountains and high plateaus.
Which part of a nonfiction book would you check to quickly find whether the book discusses a specific person named 'Benjamin Franklin'?
Answer: The index
The index lists specific names, terms, and topics alphabetically with their page numbers for quick reference.
Two towns are separated by 4 inches on a map with a scale of 1 inch = 25 miles. If you drive at 50 mph, how long will the trip take?
Answer: 2 hours
The actual distance is 4 × 25 = 100 miles; at 50 mph, the trip takes 100 ÷ 50 = 2 hours.