Finding Your Way: Orientation Basics
A Grade 2 science worksheet to introduce students to basic orientation concepts like cardinal directions and using a compass.
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Finding Your Way: Orientation Basics
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!
1. Which direction does the sun rise?
North
East
South
West
2. If you are facing North, what direction is behind you?
East
West
South
North
3. The four main directions are North, East, , and West.
4. A tool that helps us find directions is called a .
5. Look at the compass rose. If the 'N' points to North, what direction is opposite of North?
6. You can use the sun to help you find East and West.
True
False
7. All maps have a compass rose to show directions.
True
False
Use the words below to complete the sentences.
8. The direction where the sun sets is .
9. If you are looking at a map, usually the top points to .