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5.45 Compass Rose and Cardinal and Intermediate Directions Worksheet

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Compass Rose and Cardinal and Intermediate Directions - Which statement best explains compass rose and cardinal and intermediate directions as outlined? (National Geography Standards 1–3; IXL Grade 5 Map Skills)

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Grade 5

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Social Studies

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Social Studies Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Which statement best explains how to use a compass rose with cardinal and intermediate directions?
AFind north on the compass rose first, then use the labels to describe places with north, east, south, west, or the directions between them.
BRead the map title first, then guess which way north is and ignore the other labels.
CUse only north and south because east and west change on every map.
DUse intermediate directions only when places are far apart.
Solution & Explanation:A compass rose works best when you find north first and then use the labeled cardinal and intermediate directions to describe location clearly.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
On a map, north points to the right side of the page. If the courthouse is left of the memorial on the page, what direction is the courthouse from the memorial?
Asouth
Bnorth
Ceast
Dwest
Solution & Explanation:When north points right, the left side of the page is south. So the courthouse is south of the memorial.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
Use the river delta map. Which place is directly west of the tool shed?
Athe aquarium
Bthe apple stand
Cthe stable
Dthe quarry
Solution & Explanation:On the map, the apple stand is one map space west of the tool shed.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard National Geography Standards 1–3 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 1–3. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Which statement best explains compass rose and cardinal and intermediate directions as outlined? Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: National Geography Standards 1–3; IXL Grade 5 Map Skills. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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