ITBS Using Maps and Reference Materials 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which reference source would be MOST helpful for finding the capital city of each state in the United States?
- A thesaurus
- A literary anthology
- An atlas (Correct answer)
- A grammar handbook
Correct answer: An atlas
An atlas contains detailed maps and geographic information, including political details like state capitals.
Question 2: On a map, what does a dotted or dashed line between two areas typically represent?
- A highway
- A river
- A proposed or unofficial boundary (Correct answer)
- A railroad track
Correct answer: A proposed or unofficial boundary
Dashed or dotted lines on maps often indicate disputed, proposed, or unofficial borders rather than solid established ones.
Question 3: 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?
- The table of contents
- The glossary
- The footnote or endnote (Correct answer)
- The index
Correct 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.
Question 4: The International Date Line is located at approximately which degree of longitude?
- 0°
- 90° East
- 180° (Correct answer)
- 45° West
Correct answer: 180°
The International Date Line runs along approximately 180° longitude, where the calendar date changes.
Question 5: A physical map uses brown and green colors to show elevation. Dark brown areas most likely indicate what?
- Low-lying plains
- Deserts
- High mountain elevations (Correct answer)
- Forests
Correct answer: High mountain elevations
On physical maps, darker browns typically represent higher elevations such as mountains and high plateaus.
Question 6: Which part of a nonfiction book would you check to quickly find whether the book discusses a specific person named 'Benjamin Franklin'?
- The preface
- The glossary
- The bibliography
- The index (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The index
The index lists specific names, terms, and topics alphabetically with their page numbers for quick reference.
Question 7: 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?
- 1 hour
- 2 hours (Correct answer)
- 4 hours
- 50 minutes
Correct answer: 2 hours
The actual distance is 4 × 25 = 100 miles; at 50 mph, the trip takes 100 ÷ 50 = 2 hours.
ITBS Using Maps and Reference Materials 5
Which reference source would be MOST helpful for finding the capital city of each state in the United States?