Lines, Rays, Line Segments

Front

What is a straight path that continues in both directions forever?

Back

Line

Front

What is an exact location in space?

Back

Point

Front

What is part of a line that has two endpoints?

Back

Line Segment

Front

What is part of a line that has one endpoint and goes on and on in one direction?

Back

Ray

Front

What do we call a straight path that has no endpoints?

Back

Line

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.

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is part of a line that has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

Front

Can a point be measured?

Back

No, a point has no length, width, or height; it is just a location.

Front

How many endpoints does a line segment have?

Back

Two endpoints.

Front

What is the symbol used to represent a line?

Back

A line is often represented by two points on the line with a line above them.