Directions
Earth has four main directions.
They are north, south, east, and west.
North
North Pole
West
East
South Pole
South
North is the direction toward the North Pole.
South is the direction toward the South Pole.
Can you find east and west on the picture, too?
1. What direction is the opposite of north?
2. What direction is the opposite of west?
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Directions help you find places on a map.
This map shows a camp.
Point to the four directions.
Where is each thing?
Write a direction word to describe it.
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2.
3.
4.
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Answers
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1. south
2. east
PAGE 13:
1. east
2. north
3. west
4. south
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