5th Grade - Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation in geometry is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way, such as translation, reflection, or rotation.

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What does translation mean?

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Translation is a transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

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What is reflection in geometry?

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Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

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What does rotation mean?

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Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point at a certain angle.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped during a reflection.

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What is a congruent shape?

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Congruent shapes are shapes that are the same size and shape, but may be in different positions.

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What is the difference between a translation and a reflection?

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Translation slides a shape without changing its orientation, while reflection flips a shape over a line.

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What is an example of a transformation?

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An example of a transformation is moving a triangle to a new location on a coordinate plane.

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What shape is formed by combining a triangle and a rhombus?

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Combining a triangle and a rhombus can form a trapezoid.

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What is the term for a shape that has been flipped?

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A shape that has been flipped is said to have undergone a reflection.