Geometry Terms WYN

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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True or False: Perpendicular lines DO NOT form right angles.

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False

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a point in geometry?

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A point is a specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a ray?

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A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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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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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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How do you classify an angle that measures 34 degrees?

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Acute angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a line in geometry?

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A line is straight and extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What are parallel lines?

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

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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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.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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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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CCSS.4.G.A.1