Flashcard: Types of Geometric Transformations

Front

Which transformation moves a geometric pre-image right, left, up or down?

Back

Translation

Front

A turn is also called a ___________.

Back

Rotation

Front

Describe the Transformation: When you turn an object around a point.

Back

Rotation

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

When you flip or mirror an object across a line.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

When you turn an object around a point.

Front

What is a geometric transformation?

Back

A change in the position, size, or shape of a figure.

Front

What does it mean to translate a shape?

Back

To slide it from one position to another without changing its shape or orientation.

Front

What is the difference between rotation and reflection?

Back

Rotation turns a shape around a point, while reflection flips it over a line.

Front

What is dilation in geometry?

Back

A transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape.

Front

What is the center of rotation?

Back

The fixed point around which a shape rotates.