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Compass Rose on a Treasure Map

A compass rose has eight points. It helps you say where places are on a map.

In the picture

  1. Compass rose: eight arms that show directions
  2. North: a long arm pointing up
  3. North-east: a short arm between up and right
  4. 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.

Quiz: Compass Rose on a Treasure Map (Age 8)

  1. How many points does a compass rose have?

    • Eight
    • Twelve
    • Four
  2. Which of these are the four main compass points?

    • North-east, south-east, south-west and north-west
    • North, east, south and west
    • Up, down, left and right
  3. Which of these is one of the four in-between compass points?

    • North-east
    • North
    • West

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Geography, Age 8