Rotations Quiz

What is a clockwise rotation?

• Rotation in the opposite direction of a clock's hands

• Rotation in a random direction

• Rotation in the same direction as a clock's hands

• Rotation in the same direction as a clock's numbers

What is a counterclockwise rotation?

• Rotation in a random direction.

• Rotation in the opposite direction of the clock's hands.

• Rotation in the direction of the clock's hands.

• Rotation in the same direction as the clock's hands.

Which of the following is an example of a clockwise rotation?

• Rotating a wheel in a straight line

• Rotating a wheel to the right

• Rotating a wheel to the left

• Rotating a wheel backwards

Which of the following is an example of a counterclockwise rotation?

• Turning a steering wheel to the right

• Rotating a doorknob clockwise

• Turning a steering wheel to the left

• Spinning a top clockwise

What is a rotation?

• A transformation in which a figure is stretched or compressed

• A transformation in which a figure is reflected over a line

• A transformation in which a figure is turned around a fixed point called the center of rotation.

• A transformation in which a figure is moved to a different location

Which of the following is an example of a rotation?

• Brushing your teeth

• Spinning a top on a table

• Turning a doorknob

• Bouncing a ball

What is the angle of rotation for a full turn?

• 90 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

What is the angle of rotation for a quarter turn?

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 360 degrees

• 90 degrees

What is the angle of rotation for a half turn?

• 90 degrees

• 180 degrees

• 45 degrees

• 360 degrees

Which of the following is an example of a clockwise rotation?

• C

• B

• D

• A