Cardinal Direction Puzzle: Geography Educational Game
Cardinal Direction Puzzle is a free educational knowledge level game to complete the cardinal and ordinal points of the compass. Featuring 8 fundamental directions, this interactive exercise is a perfect "Minute to win it" tool for desktop computers, laptops, and tablets. It provides an excellent visual way for online lessons and interactive classes to explore and study basic navigation.
The Compass Points
The cardinal directions are the four main points of a compass: North, South, East, and West. These points are the primary way we orient ourselves on Earth. Between them lie the ordinal (or intercardinal) directions: North-East, South-East, South-West, and North-West. Mastering these 8 points is fundamental for map reading, navigation, and understanding our global position.
How to play Cardinal Direction Puzzle
There are 8 movable pieces representing the cardinal and ordinal directions situated on the left side of the screen. Drag and drop them into their correct places on the compass rose diagram on the right. If dropped incorrectly, the pieces will return until placed in the right spot. Arrange all 8 directions correctly to complete the compass and win the game!
Knowledge Achievements:
Know the 8 compass directions and get +1 Knowledge Level.
Did you know?
• Magnetic vs. True North: A compass needle points to Magnetic North, which is not exactly the same place as the True North (the Geographic North Pole). The difference between them is called magnetic declination.
• Ancient Invention: The magnetic compass was first invented as a device for divination as early as the Chinese Han Dynasty and later adopted for navigation by the Song Dynasty in the 11th century.
• Moss and Navigation: A common survival myth is that moss only grows on the north side of trees. While moss prefers shade (which is the north side in the Northern Hemisphere), it can actually grow anywhere that is cool and moist.
Class Subject: Geography Directions
This fun geography class game may answer some of the following questions:
What are the 4 cardinal directions? Where is North-West located? How to read a compass rose?
The 8 Points of the Compass:
1. North
2. South
3. East
4. West
5. North-East
6. North-West
7. South-East
8. South-West
