Direction Determination
Geography ⇒ Geographical Skills and Techniques
Direction Determination starts at 6 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how directions are shown on a map.
Describe how you can use a stick and the sun to find directions during the day.
Explain how the position of the sun can help you determine direction during the day.
Explain why a compass may not work properly near large metal objects or electrical equipment.
Explain why it is important to know directions while reading a map.
Name any two intermediate directions.
What are the four cardinal directions?
What is the difference between true North and magnetic North?
If you are facing East and turn 90 degrees to your left, which direction will you be facing? (1) North (2) South (3) West (4) South-East
If you are facing South and turn 180 degrees, which direction will you be facing? (1) North (2) East (3) West (4) South-East
If you are facing South-West and turn 90 degrees to your right, which direction will you be facing? (1) North-West (2) South-East (3) North-East (4) West
If you are facing the rising sun, which direction are you facing? (1) North (2) South (3) East (4) West
Fill in the blank: The compass needle points towards the ________ pole of the Earth.
Fill in the blank: The direction between East and South is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The direction between North and East is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The direction between North and West is called ________.
True or False: Directions can only be determined using modern instruments.
True or False: Intermediate directions are also called ordinal directions.
True or False: The direction of the wind can be determined using a wind vane.
True or False: The direction to the right of East is South.
