Cardinal Direction Vocab Words

These are all words that are commonly used with directions, or relate to directions in some way. 

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What are Cardinal Directions?
Cardinal Directions are the four main directions. North, South, East and West.
What does one use a compass for?
A compass is used to tell a person where North is. It can also be used to figure out what direction a person is facing.
How are landmarks used in helping a person find direction?
A landmark is something familiar to the person, a tree or a building that is in the same area you are.
What does the term 'Due North' indicate?
Due North means that a person is going to head North without turning.
What are intermediate directions?
The intermediate directions are northwest, southwest, northeast, and southeast.