Questions and Answers
What are cardinal directions?
What are the four cardinal directions?
North, South, East, West
What are ordinal directions?
What direction is opposite to north?
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What direction is opposite to south?
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Which direction does the sun rise?
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Which direction does the sun set?
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What is the position of northeast?
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What is the position of northwest?
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What is the position of southeast?
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What is the position of southwest?
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What is a compass rose?
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Study Notes
Cardinal Directions
- Define cardinal directions as the four principal points of a compass: north, south, east, and west.
- North is directly opposite south.
- South is directly opposite north.
- East indicates the direction where the sun rises.
- West denotes the direction where the sun sets.
Ordinal Directions
- Ordinal directions represent the four intermediate points between cardinal directions: northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest.
- Northeast lies halfway between north and east.
- Northwest is positioned midway between north and west.
- Southeast is located midway between south and east.
- Southwest sits halfway between south and west.
Compass Rose
- A compass rose is a navigational tool on maps that illustrates both cardinal and ordinal directions.
- The compass rose aids in understanding orientation and navigation relative to the cardinal points (N, E, S, W) and intermediate points (NE, SE, NW, SW).
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Description
This quiz covers the definitions and significance of cardinal and ordinal directions, including their representation on a compass rose. Learn about the basic compass points and how they guide navigation. Test your understanding of these fundamental spatial concepts.