Practice naming compass directions in clockwise order, including north, east, south, west, and the intermediate directions.

Read each problem carefully. Use clockwise order on a compass rose to find the answer. Show your thinking in the space provided.

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Practice ordering cardinal and intermediate directions on a compass rose

Social Studies - Grade 4-5

Instructions: Read each problem carefully. Use clockwise order on a compass rose to find the answer. Show your thinking in the space provided.
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    Write the four cardinal directions in clockwise order starting with North.

  2. 2

    Write the four cardinal directions in clockwise order starting with East.

  3. 3

    Fill in the missing direction: North, East, South, ____.

  4. 4

    Fill in the missing direction: South, West, North, ____.

  5. 5

    A student says the clockwise order is North, West, South, East. Is the student correct? Explain your answer.

  6. 6

    Write all eight compass directions in clockwise order starting with North.

  7. 7

    Write all eight compass directions in clockwise order starting with South.

  8. 8

    What direction comes next in clockwise order after Northwest on an eight-direction compass rose?

  9. 9

    What direction comes next in clockwise order after Southeast on an eight-direction compass rose?

  10. 10

    Complete the clockwise pattern: West, Northwest, North, Northeast, ____.

  11. 11

    Maya starts facing North. She turns clockwise one step on an eight-direction compass rose. What direction is she facing now?

  12. 12

    Diego starts facing East. He turns clockwise three steps on an eight-direction compass rose. What direction is he facing now? Explain the steps.

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