Cardinal Directions and Navigation

Cardinal Directions and Navigation

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sophia Harris

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains the concept of the compass rose, an ancient tool used for navigation. It describes how the compass rose is divided into cardinal points (North, South, East, West) and collateral points (Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest). The tutorial provides examples of directions using the compass rose, such as traveling from Brazil to Russia or from the USA to Australia. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to like and subscribe.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the compass rose?

To predict weather

To calculate time

To measure distances

To assist in navigation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a cardinal point?

North

Northeast

South

East

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the direction called when combining North and East?

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

Northwest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you travel from Brazil to Russia, which direction are you heading?

Northwest

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What direction would you be heading if you travel from the United States to Australia?

Northwest

Northeast

Southwest

Southeast