Geometry Constructions Flashcard

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length and all four angles measuring 90 degrees.

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What is an angle bisector?

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An angle bisector is a line or ray that divides an angle into two equal parts.

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What is a perpendicular bisector?

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A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a line segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

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What does it mean for two lines to be parallel?

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Two lines are parallel if they are always the same distance apart and never meet.

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What is a line segment?

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

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What is the purpose of constructing a perpendicular line to a point not on a line?

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To create a line that intersects the original line at a right angle from a specific point.

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What is the definition of a midpoint?

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The midpoint of a line segment is the point that divides the segment into two equal parts.

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What is an altitude in geometry?

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An altitude is a perpendicular segment from a vertex to the line containing the opposite side.

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What is the difference between congruent and similar figures?

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Congruent figures have the same shape and size, while similar figures have the same shape but may differ in size.

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How do you construct an equilateral triangle?

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To construct an equilateral triangle, use a compass to draw three equal-length sides, ensuring each angle is 60 degrees.