Compass Direction

12 Grade 4 Social Studies questions on Compass Direction, with worked marking schemes. 12 questions are available on this topic in full.

1. Question 1

   1 mark

   Which direction lies directly opposite to West on a compass?

   A. South

   B. North

   C. East

   D. North-West

   (1 mark)

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2. Question 2

   2 marks

   Wanjiru is facing East.

   (a) If she turns to face the opposite direction, which direction will she face?

   (b) State the direction that is to her left when she is facing East.

   (2 marks)

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3. Question 3

   1 mark

   In the afternoon Amina notices her shadow points towards the east. Since a shadow falls opposite the sun, in which direction is the sun at that time?

   A. East

   B. North

   C. West

   D. South

   (1 mark)

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4. Question 4

   1 mark

   Which instrument is used to find compass direction accurately in the field?

   A. A ruler

   B. A rain gauge

   C. A thermometer

   D. A magnetic compass

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5. Question 5

   4 marks

   Explain how a person can use the position of the rising and setting sun to find direction without a compass.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   The sun rises in the East in the morning (1) and sets in the West in the evening (1). Facing the rising sun, East is in front, West behind (1); North is on the left and South on the right (1). Any clear, correct explanation earns up to 4 marks.

6. Question 6

   1 mark

   The four main points of a compass are North, East, South and West. Which of the following is a secondary (in-between) compass direction?

   A. South

   B. North-East

   C. West

   D. North

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7. Question 7

   2 marks

   State two ways in which knowing compass directions is useful to people in the community.

   (2 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Any two, 1 mark each: helps in giving/following directions; helps travellers not to get lost; used in map reading; helps in locating places; used by pilots/sailors; helps farmers plan (e.g. sunlight). Accept any reasonable correct use.

8. Question 8

   4 marks

   Draw and label a simple compass showing the four main compass directions.

   (4 marks)

   Marking scheme

   Award 1 mark for each correctly placed and labelled main direction: North (top), East (right), South (bottom), West (left). A cross/compass shape with all four correct = 4 marks.

9. Question 9

   1 mark

   When you stand facing the direction where the sun rises in the morning, which main compass direction are you facing?

   A. East

   B. South

   C. West

   D. North

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10. Question 10

    1 mark

    On most maps, the direction that is found at the top of the map is:

    A. South

    B. North

    C. West

    D. East

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11. Question 11

    1 mark

    A pupil is facing North. If she turns to her right, which direction will she now be facing?

    A. North

    B. South

    C. West

    D. East

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12. Question 12

    1 mark

    A teacher tells learners that the school gate is to the South. If a learner is facing South, in which direction is behind him?

    A. North

    B. West

    C. South-East

    D. East

    (1 mark)

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