Based on the analysis of the "On The Farm" worksheet, here is the solution to each question:
1.
What is north of the tractor?
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Answer: The farmhouse.
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Explanation: Using the compass rose, "north" is the direction "up". Looking at the map, the farmhouse is located directly above (north of) the tractor. Therefore, the farmhouse should be colored
brown.
2.
What is south of the barn?
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Answer: The cows in the pen.
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Explanation: "South" is the direction "down". On the map, the cows in their fenced pen are located directly below (south of) the barn. Therefore, the cows in the pen should be colored
black.
3.
What is east of the pile of dirt?
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Answer: The tractor.
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Explanation: "East" is the direction "right". On the map, the tractor is located directly to the right (east of) the pile of dirt. Therefore, the tractor should be colored
green.
4.
What is west of the crops?
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Answer: The barn.
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Explanation: "West" is the direction "left". On the map, the barn is located directly to the left (west of) the row of crops. Therefore, the barn should be colored
red.
Bonus: Draw a farmer south of the [house icon].
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Explanation: The icon shown is the farmhouse. "South" means "down". You should draw a farmer in the space directly below the farmhouse on the map.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of cardinal directions worksheet 1st grade.
