Points, Lines, Line Segments, Rays, Angles, Oh My!

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What is a point?

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A point is an exact location in space, represented by a dot.

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What is a line?

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A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions.

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What is a line segment?

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

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What is a ray?

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

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What are angles?

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Angles are formed when two rays meet at a common endpoint.

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What are perpendicular lines?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart.

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.