Geometry Vocabulary

Front

What is a point in geometry?

Back

An exact position or location.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

Define a line in geometric terms.

Back

A straight path that continues in both directions and does not end.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A part of a line that is straight, has 1 endpoint, and continues in 1 direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What is a plane shape?

Back

The shape on a flat surface.

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

Back

4.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

What is the definition of an angle?

Back

The figure formed by two rays with a common endpoint.

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Front

What are parallel lines?

Back

Lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

A closed plane figure formed by three or more line segments.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5