Transformations: Orientation and Congruence

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What term describes shapes that are the same but different in size?

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What does orientation refer to in geometry?

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The way a figure is facing

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What is the definition of congruence in geometry?

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Same size, same shape

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What are the three types of congruence transformations?

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Rotations, Translations, Reflections

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What do reflections preserve in transformations?

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Only congruence

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What is a transformation that changes the position of a shape without altering its size or shape?

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Translation

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What is the effect of a rotation on a shape?

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It turns the shape around a fixed point without changing its size or shape.

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What is a scale factor?

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A number that scales, or multiplies, a quantity.

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What is the difference between congruent and similar figures?

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Congruent figures are the same size and shape; similar figures are the same shape but different sizes.

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What is a prime image in transformations?

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The original figure before any transformations are applied.