Compass Rose on a Treasure Map
Age 8 · Geography
A compass rose has eight points. It helps you say where places are on a map.
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- Compass rose: eight arms that show directions
- North: a long arm pointing up
- North-east: a short arm between up and right
- South-west: a short arm between down and left
Examples
- The lake is north of the palm tree.
- The boat is south-west of the hill.
Key takeaways
- The four main points are north, east, south and west.
- The four in-between points are north-east, south-east, south-west and north-west.
Quiz: Compass Rose on a Treasure Map (Age 8)
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How many points does a compass rose have?
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Which of these are the four main compass points?
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Which of these is one of the four in-between compass points?
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