Worked example
On a map with north at the top, which direction is upward?
Answer & why
Answer: north
The map states that upward is north.
Grade 2 · Social studies
Use four compass directions
Follow north, south, east and west with north at the top of the map.
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Question 1
Which direction is opposite south?
- north
- east
- west
- south
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: north
North and south are opposites.
Question 2
Which direction is opposite west?
- south
- west
- north
- east
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: east
East and west are opposites.
Question 3
On a map with north at the top, which direction is upward?
- south
- west
- north
- east
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: north
The map states that upward is north.
Question 4
On a map with north at the top, which direction is right?
- east
- south
- west
- north
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: east
East is to the right when north is at the top.
Question 5
On a map with north at the top, which direction is down?
- south
- east
- north
- west
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: south
South is opposite north.
Question 6
On a map with north at the top, which direction is left?
- south
- west
- east
- north
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: west
West is left when north is upward.
Question 7
You face north. Which compass direction is directly behind you?
- north
- west
- south
- east
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: south
South is opposite north.
Question 8
You face east. Which compass direction is directly behind you?
- north
- south
- east
- west
A hint
With north at the top, east is right, south is down and west is left.
Answer & why
Answer: west
West is opposite east.