Cardinal Directions Worksheet - Free Printable

Let’s go through each question one by one using the map and cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

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1. What ocean is East of the US?
Look at the United States on the map. To its right (East) is the Atlantic Ocean.

→ Atlantic Ocean

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2. What country is North of Mexico?
Mexico is at the bottom of North America. Directly above it (North) is the United States.

→ United States

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3. The Pacific Ocean is ___ of Canada.
Canada is in the middle-top part of the map. The Pacific Ocean is to the left (West) of Canada.

→ West

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4. What body of water is South of the US?
Below the United States (South), you’ll see the Gulf of Mexico and also the Caribbean Sea — but the main large body directly south is the Gulf of Mexico. However, if we’re talking about oceans/seas bordering the southern edge, both are correct — but since “body of water” is general, and Gulf of Mexico is clearly labeled south of the US, that’s best.

Wait — actually, looking again: The Gulf of Mexico is between the US and Mexico. But directly south of the entire US coastline? That would include the Gulf of Mexico AND the Caribbean Sea. But for simplicity, and since the Gulf is more directly under the southern US states, let’s say:

→ Gulf of Mexico

*(Note: Some might say Caribbean Sea too — but Gulf of Mexico is more accurate for “south of the US” as a whole.)*

Actually — rechecking: The question says “body of water”, not necessarily an ocean. The Gulf of Mexico is directly south of the US mainland. So yes.

→ Gulf of Mexico

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5. To travel from Greenland to Alaska, in what direction would you travel?
Greenland is way up northeast. Alaska is on the far northwest side of North America. So from Greenland, you’d head mostly West, maybe slightly South — but primarily West.

Looking at the compass rose: From Greenland (top right) to Alaska (top left) → that’s West.

→ West

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6. Which ocean is the farthest North?
The Arctic Ocean is shown at the very top of the map, above Greenland and Canada. It’s the northernmost ocean.

→ Arctic Ocean

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7. Iceland is found ___ of Greenland.
Find Greenland (red island near top). Iceland is the small blue island just to the southeast of Greenland.

So from Greenland, Iceland is to the Southeast — but wait, the blank probably expects a single cardinal direction. Let’s check positions:

Greenland is big and red. Iceland is smaller and located to the lower-right of Greenland → which is East (since it’s mostly eastward, even if slightly south).

But strictly speaking, it’s Southeast. However, many maps simplify this. Looking at relative position: Iceland is definitely EAST of Greenland.

→ East

*(If precision matters, it’s Southeast — but given the level of the worksheet, “East” is acceptable.)*

Actually — double-checking real geography: Iceland is southeast of Greenland. But on this simplified map, it looks almost directly east. Since the worksheet uses basic cardinal directions, “East” is fine.

→ East

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8. Which Bay is more North? Baffin Bay or Hudson Bay?
Baffin Bay is between Greenland and Canada’s eastern islands — very far north. Hudson Bay is inside Canada, more central/northern but not as far north as Baffin Bay.

On the map: Baffin Bay is labeled near the top-left of Canada, while Hudson Bay is more centered in Canada. So Baffin Bay is farther north.

→ Baffin Bay

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9. If you walked from the Pacific Ocean, across the US, to the Atlantic Ocean, in which direction would you walk?
Pacific Ocean is on the West coast of the US. Atlantic Ocean is on the East coast. So walking from West to East → you’d walk East.

→ East

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10. The Caribbean Sea is located ___ of the US.
Caribbean Sea is below Florida and the southeastern US — so that’s South.

Also, it’s somewhat Southeast, but again, for basic cardinal directions, “South” works.

Looking at the map: Caribbean Sea is labeled below Cuba and Hispaniola, which are south of Florida → so South.

→ South

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Now compiling all answers:

1. Atlantic Ocean
2. United States
3. West
4. Gulf of Mexico
5. West
6. Arctic Ocean
7. East
8. Baffin Bay
9. East
10. South

Final Answer:
1. Atlantic Ocean
2. United States
3. West
4. Gulf of Mexico
5. West
6. Arctic Ocean
7. East
8. Baffin Bay
9. East
10. South