Final answer:
The magnetic field around a straight wire carrying current and moving out of the paper is counterclockwise as determined by the right-hand rule.
Step-by-step explanation:
The direction of the magnetic field around a straight wire carrying electric current that is moving out of the plane of the paper can be determined by using the right-hand rule. If you point your right thumb in the direction of the current (out of the page towards you), your fingers will curl around the wire in the direction of the magnetic field. Consequently, the magnetic field will be oriented in a counterclockwise direction around the wire. The strength of the magnetic field decreases as the distance from the wire increases.