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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions

Learn about cardinal and intermediate directions with this fun and engaging worksheet for Grade 1 students.

Grade 1 Social studies GeographyCardinal and Intermediate Directions
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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions

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Look at the compass rose below. It shows the cardinal directions.

Compass Rose

1. The sun rises in the  .

2. The sun sets in the  .

3. If North is in front of you, South is   you.

4. If East is to your right, West is to your  .

5. What direction is halfway between North and East?

a

Southwest

b

Northwest

c

Northeast

d

Southeast

6. Which direction is between South and West?

a

Northeast

b

Southeast

c

Southwest

d

Northwest

7. Draw a simple compass rose and label the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

8. Northwest is an intermediate direction.

T

True

F

False

9. There are only four directions in total.

T

True

F

False