World Map/Directions Review

What part of a map shows directions?

• scale

• key

• compass rose

• title

Answer explanation

Which two directions are considered cardinal directions?

• northeast

• south

• southwest

• west

Which two directions are considered intermediate directions?

• northeast

• south

• southwest

• west

If you traveled from North America to Africa, which direction would you go?

• NE

• SE

• NW

• SW

If you traveled from Asia to Europe, which direction would you go?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which direction would you travel from Africa to Antarctica?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which direction would you travel going from South America to Europe?

• NE

• NW

• SE

• SW

Which direction would you travel from the United States to the Atlantic Ocean?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Which direction would you travel from the Arctic Ocean to Asia?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Fill in the missing direction:

Asia is _____ of Africa.

• northwest

• southwest

• northeast

• southeast