Examples of Cardinal Directions in Everyday Life for Kids

🧭 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 Cardinal directions are the four main points of a compass: North, South, East, and West.
• 📍 North is the direction pointing towards the North Pole.
• ☀️ East is the direction where the sun rises.
• 🌙 South is the opposite of North.
• ⬅️ West is the direction where the sun sets.
• 🗺️ Knowing cardinal directions helps us navigate and understand maps.
• 💡 You can use a compass or landmarks to find these directions.

Practice Quiz

1. Which cardinal direction does the sun rise from?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
2. If you are facing North, which direction is behind you?
   1. East
   2. West
   3. South
   4. North
3. A compass needle usually points towards which direction?
   1. South
   2. East
   3. West
   4. North
4. Which direction is opposite to East?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. West
   4. East
5. If you know the sun sets to your left, which direction are you facing?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
6. Which of these is NOT a cardinal direction?
   1. North
   2. Southeast
   3. East
   4. West
7. Imagine you are using a map, and it indicates a river flowing downwards. Which direction is the river most likely flowing towards?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West