Cardinal Directions and Maps

How many cardinal directions are there?

• Six
• Four
• Two
• Eight

On almost every map, ____ is at the top.

• west
• east
• north
• south

On a map, which side is east?

• Bottom
• Right side
• Top
• Left side

What is the map helper that shows directions called?

• North Star
• Weather map
• Compass rose
• Needle

The sun rises in the east every morning.

• True
• False

In the evening, the sun sets in the north.

• True
• False

The bright star above the north point is called the ____.

• Sun
• Compass
• North Star
• Moon

A compass needle always points toward which direction?

• East
• North
• West
• South

Which direction is between north and east?

• Northeast
• Southeast
• Northwest
• Southwest

The saying "Never Eat Soggy Waffles" stands for North, East, South, and ____.

• Up
• West
• Right
• Down

A compass rose is usually shaped like a star or a wheel.

• True
• False

Who has used compasses to travel safely for hundreds of years?

• Only farmers
• Only teachers
• Sailors and hikers
• Only pilots

What is the opposite of north?

• Northeast
• West
• South
• East

The North Star is also called ____.

• Sirius
• Polaris
• Orion
• Mars

The North Star stays in almost the same spot all night long.

• True
• False