Intro to Similarity REVIEW

Front

In quadrilateral ABCD, angle C corresponds with which angle in quadrilateral EFGH?

Back

angle G

Front

What are matching sides in similar figures called?

Back

Corresponding Sides

Front

Do corresponding angles in similar figures have the same measurement?

Back

Yes

Front

What is the scale factor from a smaller figure to a larger figure if the larger figure is 3 times the size of the smaller figure?

Back

3

Front

What is the mathematical symbol used to represent congruency?

Back

≅

Front

What is the definition of similarity in geometry?

Back

Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size.

Front

What is the relationship between corresponding angles in similar figures?

Back

Corresponding angles are equal.

Front

What is the scale factor if a triangle's sides are doubled?

Back

2

Front

If two triangles are similar, what can be said about their corresponding sides?

Back

The ratios of their corresponding sides are equal.

Front

What does it mean if two shapes are congruent?

Back

They are identical in shape and size.