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Cardinal Directions Worksheet

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet on cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

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Cardinal Directions

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West.

1. Which direction is opposite of North?

a

East

b

South

c

West

d

Up

2. The sun rises in the  .

a

North

b

South

c

East

d

West

3. The four main cardinal directions are North, South, East, and  .

4. If you are facing North, your right hand is pointing to the  .

5. A compass rose helps us find directions on a map.

T

True

F

False

6. The sun sets in the East.

T

True

F

False

7. Look at the compass rose below. If you are walking towards the 'S', which direction are you going?

Compass Rose

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

North
South
East
West

8. Most maps have   at the top.

9. If you travel from New York to California, you are generally going  .