Practice Compass Rose (4.3) - Representation of Geographical features

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Question 1.
What are the four cardinal directions?
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Think about the main points on a compass.
Question 2.
What does a compass rose show?
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Remember, it indicates North and other directions.
3Question 3.
Which direction is opposite of North?
- South
- East
- West
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Think about the basic layout of a compass.
4Question 4.
True or False: The compass rose only shows North and South.
- True
- False
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Remember how many directions the compass rose includes.
Question 5.
A traveler has a map with a compass rose. He needs to find his way to a destination that is northeast of his current position. Describe how he would orient himself using the compass rose.
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Find Northeast on the compass rose.
Question 6.
Using a map, explain how to determine the location of a city that is located southwest of a known landmark.
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Look for the southwest marker and mentally draw the line.

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