Treasure hunt map activity for learning map skills and following routes.

Let's solve the treasure hunt step by step using the map and instructions provided.

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Step 1: Understand the Map

- The map is a grid where each square represents 1 km (as stated in the scale: "One square = one kilometre").
- We start at the red arrow pointing east from the bottom-left corner, near the coastline.
- Directions are based on cardinal directions: North, South, East, West.
- We'll follow each instruction sequentially and mark our path.

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Step 2: Follow the Instructions

We begin at the starting point marked by the red arrow.

#### 1. Go East 3 km
- Move 3 squares to the right (East).
- From the starting point (let’s say it's at the edge of the water), we go 3 km east.
- Now we're at the palm tree location.

✔ Step 1 complete.

#### 2. Go North 5 km
- Move 5 squares up (North).
- This takes us from the palm tree up through the island, passing over a small pond and into the northern area.
- We now reach the hut with a yellow roof.

✔ Step 2 complete.

#### 3. Go East 2 km
- Move 2 squares to the right (East).
- We pass a rock formation and end up near the waterfall.

✔ Step 3 complete.

#### 4. Go South 2 km
- Move 2 squares down (South).
- We move past the waterfall and down toward the central part of the island.
- We’re now near the large boulder.

✔ Step 4 complete.

#### 5. Go East 3 km
- Move 3 squares to the right (East).
- We cross over a river and move toward the mountains.
- We end up near the rocky peak area.

✔ Step 5 complete.

#### 6. Go South 3 km
- Move 3 squares down (South).
- We descend from the mountains into the lower terrain.
- We’re now near the cactus patch.

✔ Step 6 complete.

#### 7. Go West 3 km
- Move 3 squares to the left (West).
- We move back toward the center of the island.
- We’re now near the blue lake.

✔ Step 7 complete.

#### 8. Go North 3 km
- Move 3 squares up (North).
- We head north from the lake, passing through grassland.
- We now reach the small hut with a blue roof.

✔ Step 8 complete.

#### 9. Go West 4 km
- Move 4 squares to the left (West).
- We move westward across the island.
- We pass the cave entrance and arrive near the coastline again.

✔ Step 9 complete.

#### 10. Go South 1 km
- Move 1 square down (South).
- We move slightly south along the coast.
- We're now just off the beach near the rocks and water.

✔ Step 10 complete.

#### 11. Go East 1 km
- Move 1 square to the right (East).
- We move slightly east from the coast.
- We’re now at a small rocky outcrop.

✔ Step 11 complete.

#### 12. Go North 3 km
- Move 3 squares up (North).
- We go north from the coast, crossing the island.
- We end up near the top-right corner, close to the waterfall and mountain ridge.

✔ Step 12 complete.

#### 13. Go East 2 km
- Move 2 squares to the right (East).
- We move further east toward the eastern edge of the island.
- We’re now near the edge of the map, just before the coastline.

✔ Step 13 complete.

#### 14. Mark a cross
- At this final position, mark a cross (X) to indicate the treasure.

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✔ Final Answer:

The treasure is located at the point reached after going East 2 km from step 13 — which is near the eastern edge of the island, close to the coastline and mountains.

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🗺️ Coordinates (Approximate)

If we assign coordinates:
- Let’s assume the starting point is at (0,0) (bottom-left corner).
- Each movement changes x (East-West) or y (North-South).

Let’s calculate final position:

| Step | Direction | Distance | Change in (x,y) |
|------|-----------|----------|------------------|
| 1 | East | 3 km | +3 → (3,0) |
| 2 | North | 5 km | +5 → (3,5) |
| 3 | East | 2 km | +2 → (5,5) |
| 4 | South | 2 km | -2 → (5,3) |
| 5 | East | 3 km | +3 → (8,3) |
| 6 | South | 3 km | -3 → (8,0) |
| 7 | West | 3 km | -3 → (5,0) |
| 8 | North | 3 km | +3 → (5,3) |
| 9 | West | 4 km | -4 → (1,3) |
|10 | South | 1 km | -1 → (1,2) |
|11 | East | 1 km | +1 → (2,2) |
|12 | North | 3 km | +3 → (2,5) |
|13 | East | 2 km | +2 → (4,5) |

So the final position is (4,5) — which is 4 km east and 5 km north of the origin.

On the map, this is:
- In the northern region, just below the top edge,
- Near the river bend, and
- Close to the mountain range and waterfall.

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✔ Conclusion:

> The treasure is in the northern part of the island, near the river and mountains, at coordinates (4,5).

You should mark a cross at that spot on your map.

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🎉 Treasure found! 🏴‍☠️

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