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Follow the Compass

Use north, south, east, and west on a simple map.

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When a map shows north at the top, south is at the bottom, east is to the right, and west is to the left. Opposite directions face away from each other.

Worked example

On a north-up map, a shop drawn to the right of the school is east of the school.

Village Map Notes

North is at the top of this map. The school is in the center. The library is directly above the school, the park is directly right of it, the pond is directly below it, and the bakery is directly left of it.

1. Which direction is the library from the school?
2. Which place is east of the school?
3. Which direction is the pond from the school?
4. Which place is west of the school?
5. Which direction is opposite north?