cardinal directions

What are the four main directions used to describe travel and location?

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• North, East, South, West

• Forward, Backward, Sideways, Diagonal

• Top, Bottom, Front, Back

In which of the following places are cardinal directions commonly found?

• Only on ancient maps

• Only in GPS systems

• On maps, compasses, and street signs

• Only in geographical textbooks

How are cardinal directions used to describe locations within the United States?

• To name specific streets and avenues.

• To indicate the time zone of a region.

• To describe the general area where people live, like "West Coast" or "East Coast".

• To measure the exact distance between two cities.

What is the purpose of a compass rose on a map?

• To indicate the map's scale.

• To show the different types of terrain.

• To display the cardinal directions.

• To mark historical landmarks.

What direction would you travel to get from ABC Elementary School to Grand Central Park?

• East

• North

• South

• West

What direction would you travel to get from Joe's Market to Longwood Forest?

• North

• West

• East

• South

What direction would you travel to get from Corner Deli to Beth's Salon?

• North

• East

• South

• West

What direction would you travel to get from Yellow Alley to Jagged River?

• North

• South

• East

• West