To find the distance around the United States, you can refer to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) or the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for accurate geographic data. Alternatively, online mapping services like Google Maps can provide measurements of the perimeter when you trace the country's borders. Additionally, encyclopedias or atlases could offer general figures on the circumference or length of the U.S. borders.
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A telephone book.
almanac
almanac
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To reference a reference within a reference, you would cite the original source you used, followed by "cited in" and then the secondary source where you found the information. Make sure to acknowledge both sources in your references list to maintain academic integrity.
A history textbook.
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