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The Four Directions
The four main directions are called CARDINAL directions:
NORTH (N) — Up on a map. Points toward the North Pole.
SOUTH (S) — Down on a map. Points toward the South Pole.
EAST (E) — Right on a map. Where the sun RISES.
WEST (W) — Left on a map. Where the sun SETS.
A fun way to remember the order (clockwise starting from North): Never Eat Soggy Waffles! N, E, S, W.
A COMPASS ROSE is the star-shaped symbol on maps that shows directions. It always has N at the top. Maps are drawn with North at the top so everyone reads them the same way.