Reflections and Rotations

Front

Translations, reflections and rotations are all known as ________________________.

Back

Transformations

Front

What type of transformation is shown? (Options: Translation, Reflection, Rotation)

Back

Reflection

Front

Tell whether the shaded figure is a reflection of the nonshaded figure. (Options: Yes, No)

Back

Yes

Front

A turn is also called a ___________.

Back

Rotation

Front

A flip is also called a ___________.

Back

Reflection

Front

What is the definition of a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape to create a new shape.

Front

What is the difference between a reflection and a rotation?

Back

A reflection flips a shape over a line, while a rotation turns a shape around a point.

Front

What is the line of reflection?

Back

The line of reflection is the line over which a figure is reflected.

Front

If a shape is rotated 90 degrees clockwise, what happens to its orientation?

Back

The shape's orientation changes to the right, making it face a new direction.

Front

What is the effect of a translation on a shape?

Back

A translation moves a shape from one location to another without changing its size, shape, or orientation.