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Grade 2 Map Skills Worksheets

Grade 2 social studies: Use cardinal directions, a compass rose, a map key, and know maps vs. globes.

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Use cardinal directions, a compass rose, a map key, and know maps vs. globes.
1
Which direction is at the top of most maps?
AWestBNorthCSouthDEast
2
Which direction is on the left side of most maps?
AWestBNorthCSouthDEast
3
Between south and east on a compass is which direction?
AnortheastBsouthwestCnorthwestDsoutheast
4
Between north and east on a compass is which direction?
AsoutheastBnorthwestCsouthwestDnortheast
5
Which shows the Earth in its true round shape?
Aa photographBa drawingCa flat mapDa globe
6
If you face east, which direction is on your left?
AwestBsouthCnorthDeast
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1
Which direction is at the top of most maps?
AWestBNorthCSouthDEast
Answer: B — North
The correct answer is “North”.
2
Which direction is on the left side of most maps?
AWestBNorthCSouthDEast
Answer: A — West
The correct answer is “West”.
3
Between south and east on a compass is which direction?
AnortheastBsouthwestCnorthwestDsoutheast
Answer: D — southeast
The correct answer is “southeast”.
4
Between north and east on a compass is which direction?
AsoutheastBnorthwestCsouthwestDnortheast
Answer: D — northeast
The correct answer is “northeast”.
5
Which shows the Earth in its true round shape?
Aa photographBa drawingCa flat mapDa globe
Answer: D — a globe
The correct answer is “a globe”.
6
If you face east, which direction is on your left?
AwestBsouthCnorthDeast
Answer: C — north
The correct answer is “north”.

Practice focus

Social Studies — Geography. Use cardinal directions, a compass rose, a map key, and know maps vs. globes.

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Map Skills in Grade 2

Grade 2 social studies: Use cardinal directions, a compass rose, a map key, and know maps vs. globes.

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