Cardinal directions quiz for 3rd graders: Test your knowledge

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 North: The direction towards the North Pole. Think of it as the top of most maps.
• 🧭 South: The opposite of North, pointing towards the South Pole. It's usually at the bottom of maps.
• ➡️ East: The direction where the sun rises. If you face North, East is on your right.
• ⬅️ West: The direction where the sun sets. If you face North, West is on your left.
• 📍 Mnemonic: Never Eat Shredded Wheat (North, East, South, West) helps you remember the order!

📝 Practice Quiz

1. Which cardinal direction is usually at the top of a map?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
2. If you are facing North, which direction is on your right?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
3. The sun rises in which direction?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
4. Which direction is opposite of North?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
5. Which cardinal direction is usually at the bottom of a map?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
6. If you are facing North, which direction is on your left?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West
7. The sun sets in which direction?
   1. North
   2. South
   3. East
   4. West