🧭 Understanding the Compass Rose
The compass rose is a symbol on a map that shows the cardinal directions: North, South, East, and West. It helps you understand which way to go!
🗺️ Key Directions on a Compass Rose
- ⬆️ North: Usually at the top of the compass rose. Think of it as pointing towards the North Pole!
- ⬇️ South: Opposite of North, at the bottom. It points towards the South Pole.
- ➡️ East: To the right side. Imagine the sun rising in the East.
- ⬅️ West: To the left side. Think of the sun setting in the West.
📍 Intermediate Directions
Besides the main directions, the compass rose also shows directions in between:
- ↗️ Northeast: Between North and East.
- ➡️ Southeast: Between South and East.
- ↙️ Southwest: Between South and West.
- ↖️ Northwest: Between North and West.
🌍 Why is it important?
The compass rose is super important because it helps people understand maps and find their way around! Sailors, pilots, and hikers all use compass roses to navigate.
🧭 How to Use a Compass Rose
- 🗺️ Find the compass rose on your map.
- 🧭 Identify North, South, East, and West.
- 📍 Use these directions to understand where places are in relation to each other.
📝 Practice Quiz
- Which direction is opposite of North?
- Which direction is between North and East?
- If you are facing East, which direction is to your left?