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Anti-clockwise refers to a direction that is the opposite of clockwise. It is also known as counterclockwise. The term “clockwise” and “anti-clockwise” are used to describe circular or rotational movement, and are based on the movement of the hands of a clock.

When something moves in a clockwise direction, it moves in the same direction as the hands of a clock. When something moves in an anti-clockwise direction, it moves in the opposite direction to the hands of a clock. For example, if you are standing in front of a clock and you see the hands moving from 12 o’clock to 1 o’clock, they are moving in a clockwise direction. If the hands were moving from 1 o’clock to 12 o’clock, they would be moving in an anti-clockwise direction.

Here are five examples of anti-clockwise movement:

1. The rotation of the Earth on its axis is anti-clockwise when viewed from the North Pole.
2. When a cyclist is pedaling their bike in an anti-clockwise direction, their right leg will be moving down as their left leg pushes up.
3. When a person unscrews a lid from a jar, they are typically turning it in an anti-clockwise direction.
4. Some amusement park rides, such as a carousel, move in an anti-clockwise direction.
5. The blades of a ceiling fan will move in an anti-clockwise direction when set to the “cooling” setting.

Now, here is a quiz to test your knowledge of anti-clockwise movement:

1. What is another word for anti-clockwise?
2. If something is moving in a clockwise direction, is it moving in the same direction or the opposite direction as the hands of a clock?
3. Which direction do the hands of a clock move when they are moving from 12 o’clock to 1 o’clock?
4. When a person is pedaling their bike in an anti-clockwise direction, which leg is moving down?
5. When unscrewing a lid from a jar, which direction is it typically turned?
6. Are the blades of a ceiling fan moving in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction when set to the “cooling” setting?
7. Is the rotation of the Earth on its axis clockwise or anti-clockwise when viewed from the North Pole?
8. Which direction do some amusement park rides, such as a carousel, typically move in?
9. Is anti-clockwise the opposite direction or the same direction as clockwise?
10. If something is moving in an anti-clockwise direction, is it moving in the same direction or the opposite direction as the hands of a clock?

Answers:

1. Counterclockwise
2. The same direction
3. Clockwise
4. Right
5. Anti-clockwise
6. Anti-clockwise
7. Anti-clockwise
8. Anti-clockwise
9. The opposite direction
10. The opposite direction