Cardinal Directions Worksheet
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet covering cardinal directions, using a compass rose, and identifying directions on a map.
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Cardinal Directions Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the compass rose to help you.
Refer to the compass rose below to answer the following questions:
1. Which direction is opposite of North?
East
South
West
Southeast
2. If you are facing North, and you turn right, which direction are you facing?
South
West
East
North
3. The four main cardinal directions are North, South, East, and .
4. Intermediate directions are found between the cardinal directions, such as and Northwest.
5. Explain why knowing cardinal directions is important when reading a map.
6. Northeast is an example of a cardinal direction.
True
False
7. The sun always rises in the East.
True
False
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