Cardinal Directions and Map Keys

Grade 3 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the answer.

2. 1.

   Use the map. Which direction is the park from the store?

   • south
   • north
   • west
   • east
3. 2.

   Use the map. You walk from the pond to the store. Which direction do you walk?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • east
   • south
   • north
   • west
4. 3.

   Use the map key. Which symbol stands for the pond?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • a tree
   • a rounded hump
   • a house
   • wavy lines
5. 4.

   Use the map. Which place is west of the store?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • school
   • house
   • pond
   • park
6. 5.

   Use the map. Start at the school. Walk north to the store, then keep going north. Where do you stop?

   Use the picture in question 1.

   • woods
   • park
   • pond
   • house
8. 6.

   Use the map. Which direction is the school from the house?

   • south
   • east
   • north
   • west
9. 7.

   Use the map. Which place is south of the house?

   Use the picture in question 6.

   • store
   • hill
   • school
   • pond
10. 8.

    Use the map. What place is north of the house?

    Use the picture in question 6.

    • park
    • store
    • hill
    • school
11. 9.

    Use the map. The park is west of the house. What place is east of the house?

    Use the picture in question 6.

    • school
    • hill
    • park
    • store
12. 10.

    Use the map. You walk from the park to the school. Which direction are you going?

    • south
    • east
    • west
    • north