Clockwise and Anticlockwise Turns

Front

What is a clockwise turn?

Back

A clockwise turn is a rotation in the same direction as the hands of a clock.

Front

What is an anticlockwise turn?

Back

An anticlockwise turn is a rotation in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock.

Front

What is a quarter turn?

Back

A quarter turn is a rotation of 90 degrees.

Front

What is a half turn?

Back

A half turn is a rotation of 180 degrees.

Front

What is a three-quarter turn?

Back

A three-quarter turn is a rotation of 270 degrees.

Front

What is a whole turn?

Back

A whole turn is a rotation of 360 degrees.

Front

If an object turns 90 degrees clockwise, what direction is it facing now?

Back

It is facing to the right of its original position.

Front

If an object turns 90 degrees anticlockwise, what direction is it facing now?

Back

It is facing to the left of its original position.

Front

What fraction of a circle is a quarter turn?

Back

1/4 of a circle.

Front

What fraction of a circle is a half turn?

Back

1/2 of a circle.