Printable worksheet for learning intermediate directions using a park map.

Problem Analysis:

The task involves understanding and using intermediate directions (NW, NE, SW, SE) to describe the relative positions of various locations in Acorn Park. The map provides a visual layout of the park, and we need to use cardinal and intermediate directions to complete the sentences.

Step-by-Step Solution:

#### Part 1: Intermediate Directions
Intermediate directions are halfway between the four cardinal directions (N, S, E, W). They are:
- NW (Northwest): Between North and West.
- NE (Northeast): Between North and East.
- SW (Southwest): Between South and West.
- SE (Southeast): Between South and East.

So, the answers for the first part are:
- NW is Northwest.
- NE is Northeast.
- SW is Southwest.
- SE is Southeast.

#### Part 2: Completing Sentences Using Directions
We will analyze each sentence based on the map and use cardinal and intermediate directions to describe the relative positions.

1. The swimming pool is _______ of the playground.
- The swimming pool is located to the left (West) and slightly above (North) the playground.
- Therefore, the swimming pool is northwest (NW) of the playground.
- Answer: Northwest.

2. The ice-cream stand is _______ of the picnic area.
- The ice-cream stand is directly above (North) the picnic area.
- Therefore, the ice-cream stand is north of the picnic area.
- Answer: North.

3. The soccer field is _______ of the swimming pool.
- The soccer field is located to the right (East) and below (South) the swimming pool.
- Therefore, the soccer field is southeast (SE) of the swimming pool.
- Answer: Southeast.

4. The playground is _______ of the picnic area.
- The playground is located to the right (East) and slightly above (North) the picnic area.
- Therefore, the playground is northeast (NE) of the picnic area.
- Answer: Northeast.

5. The woods are _______ of the playground.
- The woods are located to the right (East) and slightly above (North) the playground.
- Therefore, the woods are northeast (NE) of the playground.
- Answer: Northeast.

6. Gate 2 is on the _______ side of Acorn Park.
- Gate 2 is located on the leftmost (West) side of the park.
- Therefore, Gate 2 is on the west side of Acorn Park.
- Answer: West.

7. The swimming pool is _______ of the picnic area.
- The swimming pool is located to the left (West) and slightly above (North) the picnic area.
- Therefore, the swimming pool is northwest (NW) of the picnic area.
- Answer: Northwest.

8. Gate 1 is in the _______ part of Acorn Park.
- Gate 1 is located near the bottom-right corner of the park, which is the southeast (SE) part.
- Therefore, Gate 1 is in the southeast (SE) part of Acorn Park.
- Answer: Southeast.

9. The woods are _______ of gate 1.
- The woods are located to the top-left (Northwest) of Gate 1.
- Therefore, the woods are northwest (NW) of Gate 1.
- Answer: Northwest.

Final Answers:

1. Northwest
2. North
3. Southeast
4. Northeast
5. Northeast
6. West
7. Northwest
8. Southeast
9. Northwest

Boxed Final Answer:

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{Northwest} \\
2. \text{North} \\
3. \text{Southeast} \\
4. \text{Northeast} \\
5. \text{Northeast} \\
6. \text{West} \\
7. \text{Northwest} \\
8. \text{Southeast} \\
9. \text{Northwest}
\end{array}
}
\]