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Problem: Solving the Map Reading Worksheet

The task involves analyzing a map and using directional clues (north, south, east, west) to answer questions. Below is a step-by-step explanation of how to solve each question.

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#### Map Analysis
1. Key Elements on the Map:
- Streets: First Avenue, Second Avenue, Third Avenue, Fourth Street.
- Locations:
- Eddie's House
- Lisa's House
- Corey's House
- Davis Park
- School
- Supermarket
- Restaurant
- Playground
- Police Station
- Compass Rose: North is at the top of the map.

2. Understanding Directions:
- North: Upward on the map.
- South: Downward on the map.
- East: To the right on the map.
- West: To the left on the map.

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Solutions to Each Question

#### 1. Label N, S, E, and W on the compass rose.
- This is straightforward. The compass rose already shows the directions:
- N: North (top)
- S: South (bottom)
- E: East (right)
- W: West (left)

#### 2. To go from Eddie's house to the school, you travel _______.
- Eddie's House: Located on the left side of the map, near the top.
- School: Located on the right side of the map, near the bottom.
- Path: To get from Eddie's House to the School, you need to move downward (south) and then slightly to the right (east).
- Answer: South and East.

#### 3. The supermarket is _______ of Lisa's house.
- Lisa's House: Located on the right side of the map, near the bottom.
- Supermarket: Located above Lisa's House, closer to the center of the map.
- Path: The supermarket is directly north of Lisa's House.
- Answer: North.

#### 4. A police officer would go _______ to Davis Park.
- Police Station: Located near the top-right corner of the map.
- Davis Park: Located below the Police Station, closer to the center.
- Path: To get from the Police Station to Davis Park, you need to move downward (south).
- Answer: South.

#### 5. Students walk _______ to the school after using the school playground.
- Playground: Located near the center-left of the map.
- School: Located on the right side of the map, near the bottom.
- Path: To get from the Playground to the School, you need to move to the right (east).
- Answer: East.

#### 6. Corey goes _______ to eat at the restaurant.
- Corey's House: Located in the middle of the map, near the center.
- Restaurant: Located below Corey's House, closer to the bottom.
- Path: To get from Corey's House to the Restaurant, you need to move downward (south).
- Answer: South.

#### 7. Eddie would walk _______ to use the Davis Park playground.
- Eddie's House: Located on the left side of the map, near the top.
- Davis Park: Located below the Police Station, closer to the center.
- Path: To get from Eddie's House to Davis Park, you need to move downward (south) and then slightly to the right (east).
- Answer: South and East.

#### 8. Eddie would walk _______ to visit Lisa.
- Eddie's House: Located on the left side of the map, near the top.
- Lisa's House: Located on the right side of the map, near the bottom.
- Path: To get from Eddie's House to Lisa's House, you need to move downward (south) and then to the right (east).
- Answer: South and East.

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Final Answers

1. Label N, S, E, and W on the compass rose.
- N: North
- S: South
- E: East
- W: West

2. To go from Eddie's house to the school, you travel South and East.
3. The supermarket is North of Lisa's house.
4. A police officer would go South to Davis Park.
5. Students walk East to the school after using the school playground.
6. Corey goes South to eat at the restaurant.
7. Eddie would walk South and East to use the Davis Park playground.
8. Eddie would walk South and East to visit Lisa.

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Boxed Final Answer

\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
\text{1. N: North, S: South, E: East, W: West} \\
\text{2. South and East} \\
\text{3. North} \\
\text{4. South} \\
\text{5. East} \\
\text{6. South} \\
\text{7. South and East} \\
\text{8. South and East}
\end{array}
}
\]