Classifying Two-Dimensional Shapes I

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) where opposite sides are parallel and equal in length.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a four-sided shape (quadrilateral) that has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

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A quadrilateral has four sides.

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What is the difference between a parallelogram and a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid has only 1 pair of parallel sides, while a parallelogram has 2 pairs of parallel sides.

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What is a ray?

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A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint, called the vertex.

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

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What is the measure of a right angle?

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A right angle measures 90 degrees.

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What is the sum of the angles in a quadrilateral?

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The sum of the angles in a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a parallelogram with four right angles.