Exercise
Form 6: Compass Rose and Map Directions
Practice using a compass rose to determine cardinal and intermediate directions on a map. Learn how map directions help guide navigation and location tracking.
Questions
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MultiChoice
What tool on a map shows cardinal directions like North, South, East, and West?
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MultiChoice
What are the four main cardinal directions?
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The four main directions on a compass rose are North, South, ____ and ____
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MultiChoice
Which direction is directly opposite of North?
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MultiChoice
What intermediate direction lies halfway between North and East?
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Directions found between cardinal points like Northwest are called ____ or ordinal ____
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MultiChoice
If you walk toward the top of a standard map, which direction are you usually going?
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MultiChoice
Which direction is to your right if you are facing North?
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A compass rose points north to align the map with Earth's real magnetic ____ and land ____
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MultiChoice
What direction lies halfway between South and West?
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MultiChoice
Why do travelers use a compass rose alongside map keys?
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Maps usually orient with ____ positioned straight toward the top edge of the ____