Vocab Practice for Scaled Copies Unit

Front

A scale factor is a ___________ between the lengths of corresponding sides of 2 similar (scaled copy) figures.

Back

ratio

Front

Angles from 2 shapes that are both in the SAME position on the shape.

Back

corresponding angles

Front

A ratio between a scale drawing and an actual measurement of an object is

Back

scale

Front

A __________________ represents an actual place or object.

Back

scale drawing

Front

2 figures having equivalent ratios of corresponding sides means the figures are

Back

proportional

Front

What is the term for figures that have the same shape but not necessarily the same size?

Back

similar figures

Front

If two shapes are similar, what can be said about their corresponding angles?

Back

They are equal.

Front

What do you call the lengths of sides in a scaled copy that maintain the same ratio?

Back

corresponding sides

Front

In a scale drawing, what does the scale represent?

Back

The relationship between the drawing and the actual size.

Front

What is the term for the number that describes how much larger or smaller a figure is compared to the original?

Back

scale factor