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Cardinal Directions Worksheet

A worksheet for 2nd graders to learn and practice identifying cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

Grade 2 Social studies GeographyCardinal Directions
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NCSS.D2.Geo.2.K-2.C3social studiesgeographycardinal directionsgrade 2
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Cardinal Directions

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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. Remember the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West!

1. The sun rises in the  .

2. The sun sets in the  .

3. If you are facing North, South is behind you. East is to your   and West is to your  .

4. Which direction is usually at the top of a map?

a

East

b

North

c

South

d

West

5. North, South, East, and West are called cardinal directions.

T

True

F

False

6. Look at the compass rose below. If the tree is to the North, where is the house?

Compass Rose