COMPASS ROSE

What is a compass rose used for?

• To decorate maps

• To show directions on a map

• To measure distances

• To predict weather

Which directions are known as the cardinal directions?

• Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• Forward, Backward, Sideways, Diagonal

• North, South, East, West

If you are in the United States and want to travel to Mexico, which direction should you go?

• South

• West

• East

• North

Before the compass rose, what did people use to find their way?

• Road signs

• Stars and landmarks

• Maps

• GPS

What does a compass always point to?

• South

• East

• West

• North