TutorTomTutorTom

Cardinal and Intermediate Directions

Grade 3 · Social Studies · Geography and Map Skills · Northwest Territories, Canada

Lesson Summary

The four cardinal directions are north, south, east, and west. Intermediate directions are in between, like northeast.

Explanation

Cardinal directions help you describe where places are. North is up on most maps, south is down, east is right, and west is left. Intermediate directions fall between the cardinal ones: northeast, northwest, southeast, and southwest. A compass rose on a map shows these directions. Knowing directions helps you give and follow instructions about where things are located.

Practice Questions

Q1: What are the four cardinal directions?
Answer: North, south, east, and west.
Q2: What direction is between north and east?
Answer: Northeast.
Q3: What symbol on a map shows directions?
Answer: A compass rose.
Learn with TutorTom nowExam practice

People Also Ask

What is Cardinal and Intermediate Directions in Grade 3 Social Studies?+

Cardinal and Intermediate Directions is a lesson in the Geography and Map Skills chapter of Grade 3 Social Studies. It is part of the Northwest Territories, Canada school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.

What grade level covers Cardinal and Intermediate Directions?+

Cardinal and Intermediate Directions is taught in Grade 3 as part of the Social Studies curriculum in Northwest Territories, Canada.

How can I help my child with Geography and Map Skills in Social Studies?+

Start with the lesson summary and explanation on this page. Practice the questions provided, then use TutorTom for personalized, step-by-step help with Geography and Map Skills topics.

More Lessons in Geography and Map Skills

Reading Maps and LegendsCardinal and Intermediate DirectionsLandforms and Bodies of WaterHow Geography Affects CommunitiesMapping Your Community

Explore Related Content

All Social Studies chapters for Grade 3Grade 2 Social Studies – Northwest TerritoriesGrade 4 Social Studies – Northwest TerritoriesBrowse all Canada states