Cardinal and Intermediate Directions
Learn about cardinal and intermediate directions with this fun and engaging worksheet for Grade 1 students.
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Cardinal and Intermediate Directions
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Look at the compass rose below. It shows the cardinal directions.

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?
Southwest
Northwest
Northeast
Southeast
6. Which direction is between South and West?
Northeast
Southeast
Southwest
Northwest
7. Draw a simple compass rose and label the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).
8. Northwest is an intermediate direction.
True
False
9. There are only four directions in total.
True
False
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