Basic Geometry Vocabulary

Front

What is a line?

Back

A line is a straight path made up of points that continues forever in both directions.

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What does a point represent in geometry?

Back

A point represents a specific location in space and has no size or dimension.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

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

Front

What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a part of a line that has one endpoint and continues forever in one direction.

Front

How can you identify a line in real life?

Back

A line can be identified as a straight road that continues forever in both directions.

Front

What does a line segment look like?

Back

A line segment looks like a straight path with two endpoints, like a piece of string.

Front

Can you give an example of a point?

Back

An example of a point is a dot on a piece of paper.

Front

What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

Back

A line continues forever in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

Front

What is an example of a ray in real life?

Back

An example of a ray is a sunbeam that starts at the sun and travels in one direction.

Front

How many points are needed to form a line segment?

Back

Two points are needed to form a line segment.