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Celsius was born in 1701 in Sweden. He succeeded his father as professor of astronomy at the University of Uppsala in 1730. It was there that he built Sweden's first observatory in 1740.
U.S. Energy Information Administration. from "Famous People: Celsius"

The citation cites which of the following types of sources?

Rationale

An article from a magazine.

The citation refers to a published piece from the U.S. Energy Information Administration under the title "Famous People: Celsius," which indicates it is likely an article rather than a book, encyclopedia, or newspaper.

A (A book) YOUR ANSWER

A book typically refers to a longer, comprehensive work that covers a subject in detail, often published by a traditional publisher. The provided citation does not reference a book, as it points to a specific article rather than a standalone written work with chapters and an ISBN.

B (An encyclopedia) YOUR ANSWER

Encyclopedias provide summarized and general information on a variety of topics, usually organized alphabetically and compiled by multiple authors. The citation does not mention an encyclopedia and instead cites a specific organization’s article, which does not fit the format or intent of encyclopedia entries.

C (An article from a magazine) CORRECT

The citation identifies an article from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, which is a credible source that publishes articles on various topics, similar to a magazine format. This aligns with the correct answer, as it presents information in a concise, accessible manner typical of magazine articles.

D (An article from a newspaper) YOUR ANSWER

Newspaper articles are usually focused on current events and are published daily or weekly. The citation does not indicate a news context but rather a specialized article from an organization, which is characteristic of a magazine rather than a daily publication.

Conclusion

The citation clearly points to an article from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, categorizing it as a magazine-style source that provides information about Celsius. Unlike books, encyclopedias, or newspapers, this source format allows for a focused discussion on specific topics, reinforcing its classification as a magazine article.

The citation cites which of the following types of sources?

An article from a magazine.

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