Chapter 14, Maps and Locations, covers reading cardinal directions (North, South, East, West) and locating points on a map using grid coordinates. These questions practise both direction sense and grid reading.
Practice Questions
Q1. If you are facing North and turn right (clockwise) by 90°, which direction do you now face?
You now face East.
Q2. On a map, which direction is opposite to South?
North.
Q3. A treasure is marked at grid position (3, 4) on a map. What do the two numbers usually represent?
The first number (3) shows how many columns across, and the second (4) shows how many rows up — together they pinpoint one exact grid square.
Q4. Your school is East of your house, and the market is West of your house. Are the school and market on the same side or opposite sides of the house?
Opposite sides, since East and West are opposite directions.
Q5. Starting while facing North, you turn left (anticlockwise) by 90° twice. Which direction do you end up facing?
After the first turn you face West; after the second turn you face South.
Why These Help
Direction sense and grid coordinates are exactly how real maps, GPS apps and even chessboards describe location, so practising them here builds a skill used well beyond the math classroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Why do maps use grid coordinates instead of just describing a spot in words?
Coordinates give one exact, unambiguous location that anyone reading the map can find, while a description in words can mean different things to different people.
See the Chapter 14 Solutions and Revision Notes for the full walkthrough.
