Understanding Orientation
A Grade 4 science worksheet introducing concepts of orientation, cardinal directions, and relative positioning.
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Understanding Orientation
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the provided compass rose to help you.
Here is a compass rose to help you with the questions:
1. The four main cardinal directions are North, South, East, and .
2. If you are facing North, the direction behind you is .
3. The sun generally rises in the and sets in the West.
4. Which direction is halfway between North and East?
Southwest
Northwest
Northeast
Southeast
5. A compass helps us find our .
weight
direction
speed
time
6. If you are facing West, turning right will make you face North.
True
False
7. The needle of a compass always points towards the South Pole.
True
False
8. Imagine you are standing in your classroom. If the door is to your East, what direction is the window?
9. Why is it important to know how to use directions?
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