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Intermediate Directions
A map is a drawing of a real place. It helps you find where places are
located. A compass rose tells directions on a map. The cardinal directions are
north (N), south (S), east (E), and west (W). The intermediate directions are
northeast (NE), southeast (SE), southwest (SW), and northwest (NW).
Look at the map of Ashland. Answer the questions.
1. Which direction is the Ashland Shopping Mall from the Jane Street School?
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2. If you walked from the library to the Jolly River Inn, in which direction would
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you walk? __________________________________________________________
3. In which direction would you walk to go from the library to the Jewel Park
Apartments? _______________________________________________________
4. Suppose you work at the tool factory and live in the Jewel Park Apartments.
Which direction is your home from your job? _____________________________
Location: Intermediate Directions
Intermediate Directions
Answer Key
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northwest
northeast
southeast
southwest
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