Polygons Vocab

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed shape made up of straight lines.

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How many sides does a triangle have?

Back

A triangle has 3 sides.

Front

How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

Back

A quadrilateral has 4 sides.

Front

What is a hexagon?

Back

A hexagon is a polygon with 6 sides.

Front

What is an octagon?

Back

An octagon is a polygon with 8 sides.

Front

What does 'congruent' mean?

Back

Congruent means equal in size and shape.

Front

Is a circle a polygon?

Back

No, a circle is not a polygon because it does not have straight sides.

Front

How many sides does a pentagon have?

Back

A pentagon has 5 sides.

Front

What is the difference between a polygon and a non-polygon?

Back

A polygon has straight sides and is closed, while a non-polygon does not.

Front

What is a decagon?

Back

A decagon is a polygon with 10 sides.