Let’s solve this step by step using the map and compass directions.
First, look at the compass in the middle of the map:
- North (N) is up
- South (S) is down
- East (E) is right
- West (W) is left
Now let’s answer each question one by one.
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Question 1: The flower shop is ________ of the school.
Find the Flower Shop — it’s in the top-left corner.
Find the School — it’s in the top-right corner.
So, from the school, if you go LEFT to get to the flower shop, that’s WEST.
✔ Answer:
west
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Question 2: The hospital is ________ of the police station.
Hospital is on the right side, middle row.
Police Station is on the bottom right.
From the police station, if you go UP to get to the hospital, that’s NORTH.
✔ Answer:
north
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Question 3: The police station is ________ of the veterinarian.
Veterinarian is on the bottom left.
Police Station is on the bottom right.
From the vet, if you go RIGHT to get to the police station, that’s EAST.
✔ Answer:
east
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Question 4: The library is ________ of the flower shop.
Library is in the middle-left (below the flower shop).
Flower Shop is top-left.
From the flower shop, if you go DOWN to get to the library, that’s SOUTH.
✔ Answer:
south
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Final Answer:
1. west
2. north
3. east
4. south
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 2nd grade map skills worksheet.
