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The compass

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many cardinal main directions are there?

a)

There are 4 cardinal directions

b)

There are 2 cardinal directions

c)

There are 3 cardinal directions

2.

The compass always points....

a)

South

b)

West

c)

North

d)

East

3.

Write 2 cardinal directions.

(a)  

4.

Why do you think it is important to have a compass when you travel to the mountain?

a)

Because it helps us to know the directions.

b)

Because it is heavy.

c)

Because it shows the good restaurants

d)

Because it protects us from the animals.

5.

How many cardinal directions can a compass rose point?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

8

d)

1 1/2

6.

The compass uses the...

a)

magnetic field of the earth

b)

a measuring cup

c)

car to go shopping

d)

solar panel

7.

What is the meaning of

NW

a)

North East

b)

South West

c)

North West

d)

Don't worry be happy

8.

Which Cardinal direction is the most important?

a)

South

b)

West

c)

North

d)

East

9.

Where does the North point?

a)

The North points down.

b)

The North points up.

c)

The North points right.

d)

The North points left.

10.

Where does West point?

a)

The West points down.

b)

The West points up.

c)

The West points to the left.

d)

The West points to the right.

11.

Where does South point?

a)

South points down

b)

South points to the left

c)

South points to the right

d)

South points up