What are the cardinal directions?

The cardinal directions are the four main directions on Earth: north, south, east, and west. They are used to help people find their way around, and they are also used on maps and in navigation.

North is the direction that the North Pole is in. If you were standing at the North Pole, you would be facing the North Star.

South is the opposite direction of north. If you were standing at the South Pole, you would be facing the South Star.

East is the direction that the sun rises in the morning. If you were standing facing east, the sun would be on your right side.

West is the direction that the sun sets in the evening. If you were standing facing west, the sun would be on your left side.

We can use the sun to help us find the cardinal directions. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west, so if we know what time it is, we can use the sun to figure out which direction is which.

We can also use a compass to find the cardinal directions. A compass is a tool that has a needle that always points north. If we hold a compass in our hand, the needle will point north, and we can use that to find the other cardinal directions.

The cardinal directions are important because they help us find our way around. We use them to navigate when we are hiking, biking, or walking. We also use them to read maps and to understand directions.

Here are some examples of how we use the cardinal directions:

• If you are hiking in the woods, you can use the cardinal directions to stay on track.
• If you are walking to a new place, you can use the cardinal directions to follow the directions on your map.
• If you are reading a map, you can use the cardinal directions to find your way around.

I hope this helps!