Compass Rose Quiz

What is a compass rose?

• A type of bird that migrates long distances.

• A figure on a map or nautical chart used to display the orientation of the cardinal directions.

• A tool used to measure distances on a map.

• A type of flower that blooms in the spring.

What are the main directions shown on a compass rose?

• front, back, left, right

• up, down, left, right

• north, south, east, and west

• clockwise, counterclockwise, diagonal, straight

Which direction does the letter 'N' stand for on a compass rose?

• East

• North

• West

• South

Which direction does the letter 'S' stand for on a compass rose?

• South

• West

• East

• North

Which direction does the letter 'E' stand for on a compass rose?

• East

• South

• West

• North

Which direction does the letter 'W' stand for on a compass rose?

• South

• West

• East

• North

What are the intermediate directions shown on a compass rose?

• Up, Down, Left, Right

• North, South, East, West

• Northeast, Southeast, Southwest, Northwest

• Northwest, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast

Which direction is between North and East on a compass rose?

• Northwest

• Northeast

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which direction is between North and West on a compass rose?

• Southeast

• Southwest

• Northwest

• Northeast

Which direction is between South and East on a compass rose?

• Southwest

• Northeast

• Northwest

• Southeast