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Grade 5 · Math
Maps and Directions
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Compass directions (N, S, E, W, NE, NW, SE, SW), map scale, grid coordinates
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1
Sort each direction into the correct compass group.
South
North-West
North-East
South-East
South-West
West
East
North
Cardinal direction (N, S, E, W)
Intercardinal direction (NE, NW, SE, SW)
2
Use the map scale: 1 cm on map = 10 km in real life. Calculate real or map distances.
If scale is 1 cm = 50 km, then 4 cm = km
5 cm on the map = km in real life
10 cm on the map = km in real life
3 cm on the map = km in real life
2 cm on the map = km in real life
3
Answer these direction questions. Work out each turn carefully.
You face East and turn 90° to the left. You now face
You face North and turn 180°. You now face
If you go from Mumbai towards Kanyakumari, you travel mostly
South-West
North-East
South
You face West and turn 90° to the right. You now face
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