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Mapping Skills: Intermediate Directions and using a Scale
Directions on a Map
A) There are 4 cardinal directions, name them:
_________________, _________________, _________________, _________________
B) There are 4 intermediate (in between) directions amongst the 4 cardinal directions, name them:
_________________, _________________, _________________, _________________
C) Label the compass below with the 8 directions
D) Using the map on the previous page, answer the questions below:
1. Carrie’s family drove from Buffalo, NY to Washington D.C. In which direction did they drive? _________
2. Adam’s family flew from Orlando, FL to Seattle WA. In which direction did they fly? ___________
3. Jim’s family traveled from Los Angeles, CA to Buffalo, N.Y. IN which direction did they travel? _________
4. Mary’s family rove from Washington D.C to Dallas, TX. In which direction did they drive? ___________
5. Make up a scenario of your own and write your answer: