Compass Directions for Grade 5 - Geography

What are the 4 main compass directions

• Up, Down, East, West

• North, East, South, West

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• N, W, S, E

What is the opposite of moving South East on the map?

True or False

If Google Maps says you need to turn east. It means you must left?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

North - Up

East - Right

South - Down

West - Left

Looking at the image

What compass direction is the car turning?

Answer explanation

He is turning left and the compass direction for left would be west

What does the letter NW stand for on a compass

• Northern West

• North Way

• North West

Why is it important to know compass directions? Based on what you learned today.

Answer explanation

Answer must relate to the content taught during the lesson

Label the compass

Answer explanation

True or False

The eight points of the compass include NW (Northwest) and SE (Southeast)

• True

• False

Arrange the compass directions in clockwise order starting from North.

Click on the compass direction that represents the midway point between South and West.

• North West

• South East

• South West

• West South