Geographers use both cardinal and intermediate directions. The cardinal directions are north east south and west intermediate directions live between the cardinal directions for example northwest is halfway between north and west.

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Yes, that's correct! Cardinal and intermediate directions are part of a system used in geography to describe locations and movements on the Earth's surface.

Cardinal Directions:

  • North (N)
  • East (E)
  • South (S)
  • West (W)

Intermediate Directions:

These directions fall between the cardinal directions and are useful for more precise navigation. They include:

  • Northeast (NE) - halfway between north and east
  • Southeast (SE) - halfway between south and east
  • Southwest (SW) - halfway between south and west
  • Northwest (NW) - halfway between north and west

By using both cardinal and intermediate directions, geographers can provide clearer and more accurate descriptions of locations, routes, and movements. This system is particularly useful for navigation, map reading, and understanding geographic relationships between different places.