Thanksgiving Extra Credit HONORS

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What does ∠A ≅ ∠D mean in geometry?

Back

It means that angle A is congruent to angle D, indicating they have the same measure.

Front

What was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade?

Back

Gimbel's was the first department store to hold a Thanksgiving parade.

Front

What is a perpendicular bisector?

Back

A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

Front

Who was the first balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade in 1927?

Back

Felix the Cat was the first balloon in the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Front

What is the main ingredient in guacamole?

Back

The main ingredient in guacamole is avocado.

Front

Define congruent angles.

Back

Congruent angles are angles that have the same measure.

Front

What is the significance of the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade?

Back

The Macy's Thanksgiving Parade is a cultural event that marks the beginning of the holiday season in the United States.

Front

What is the formula for finding the midpoint of a segment?

Back

The midpoint M of a segment with endpoints A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2) is given by M = ((x1 + x2)/2, (y1 + y2)/2).

Front

What is the definition of a bisector?

Back

A bisector is a line or segment that divides another segment or angle into two equal parts.

Front

What is the historical significance of Thanksgiving?

Back

Thanksgiving is a national holiday in the United States that commemorates the harvest and blessings of the past year.