Directions & their uses in reading a map | Maps (Mapping your Way) | Assessment | English | Grade 5

The direction in which the sun rises is called ________.

• east

• west

• north

• south

Answer explanation

The direction in which sun rises is called east.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

On Sunday, Anjali wants to visit Karan's home. In which direction will Anjali travel from her home towards Karan's home?

• Towards East

• Towards West

• Towards North

• Towards South

Answer explanation

By looking at the compass, we can say that from Anjali's home, Karan's home is in the West direction. So to visit Karan's home, Anjali will travel in the West direction.

Observe the following map carefully. Which building is to the South of supermarket?

• Theatre

• Police station

• Ria's home

• School

Answer explanation

By looking at the compass, we can say that the School is to the south of Supermarket.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

In the following map, the area coloured brown represents roads. Which place is not present beside the road?

• Pond

• Fun rides

• Shopping counter

• Game counter

Answer explanation

In the given map, pond is not present beside the road.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Which of the following is exactly in front of the Magic show? (Hint: Consider the entry gate)

• Food counter

• Circus show

• Pond

• Shopping counter

Answer explanation

Circus show is exactly in front of the magic show.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

Observe the following map carefully. Which place has the smallest area?

• Circus show

• Ticket counter

• Pond

• Game counter

Answer explanation

The area of circus show = Number of squares covered within the area This clearly shows that the pond occupies least number of rows, therefore, pond has the smallest area.

Tags

CCSS.3.MD.C.6

How many times bigger is the area of the fun rides than that of ticket counter?

• Twice

• Thrice

• 4 times

• 5 times

Answer explanation

The area of fun rides = Number of squares covered within the area = 24 squares Therefore area of fun rides = 24 Sq. cm The area of ticket counter = Number of squares covered within the area = 6 squares Hence area of ticket counter = 6 Sq. cm Therefore, the area of fun rides is 4 times bigger than the area of ticket counter.

Tags

CCSS.7.G.A.1