Compass Rose Flashcard

Front

What is a compass rose?

Back

A figure on a map or nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions.

Front

What are the main directions shown on a compass rose?

Back

north, south, east, and west

Front

Which direction does the letter 'N' stand for on a compass rose?

Back

North

Front

Which direction does the letter 'S' stand for on a compass rose?

Back

South

Front

Which direction does the letter 'E' stand for on a compass rose?

Back

East

Front

Which direction does the letter 'W' stand for on a compass rose?

Back

West

Front

What are the intermediate directions shown on a compass rose?

Back

Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

Front

Which direction is between North and East on a compass rose?

Back

Northeast

Front

Which direction is between North and West on a compass rose?

Back

Northwest

Front

Which direction is between South and East on a compass rose?

Back

Southeast