Compass directions and turns · Usually met around P2
North, south, east, west and the compass
Find the N arrow; clockwise: N, E, S, W.
How to do it
Method
Find the N arrow; clockwise: N, E, S, W
Facing north: east right, west left, south behind
Another way
Stand on the map
Face the N arrow: your right is east
In full
The four main directions are north, east, south and west. Facing north, east is on your right, west on your left and south behind you; north is opposite south, and east opposite west. Turning clockwise goes north → east → south → west, a right angle each time. Maps often put north at the top, but first look at where the compass arrow (N) points: that is north, then count clockwise for east, south and west. Or imagine standing on the map facing the arrow, and use your right and left hands.
Worked examples
Have a go first, then open each one for the answer and the working.
Example 1
North is at the top of this map. Which way is 🦆 from 🐻?
- A. south
- B. north
- C. west
- D. east
Choose the right answer
Show the answer and working
Answer: B. north
North up, south down, west left, east right: see whether 🦆 is above, below, left or right of 🐻.
Example 2
Facing east, which direction is on your right?
- A. north
- B. east
- C. south
- D. west
Choose the right answer
Show the answer and working
Answer: C. south
Clockwise is north, east, south, west: facing east, your right is the next one, south.
Example 3
Look at the compass: the N arrow points north. Which way is 🐰 from 🐸?
- A. east
- B. west
- C. north
- D. south
Choose the right answer
Show the answer and working
Answer: A. east
The N arrow is north; count clockwise for east, south and west: 🐰 is east of 🐸.
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