1.5 - Directions
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Practice Questions
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What direction is always at the top of a map?
💡 Hint: Think about the orientation of a compass.
Name two other compass directions besides north.
💡 Hint: These directions are related to north.
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Interactive Quizzes
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Which direction is always at the top of a map?
💡 Hint: Consider the cardinal direction system.
True or False: East is the opposite direction of West.
💡 Hint: Think about where each direction lies on the compass.
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Challenge Problems
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Imagine you are standing at a point marked 'A' on a topographic map. Describe how you would determine the route to point 'B', which is located to the southwest of 'A'.
💡 Hint: Think of integrating both map skills and compass reading.
You are tasked with planning a route from point 'C' to point 'D'. Point 'D' is located directly east of point 'C', but the map shows a steep hill between them. How would you convey your path between the two points?
💡 Hint: Use both map features and direction understanding to work between points.
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