Geometry Semester 1 review

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What is the notation for a geometric diagram?

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Notation refers to the symbols and letters used to represent points, lines, angles, and shapes in geometry.

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What is the process to construct a line parallel to a given line?

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To construct a line parallel to a given line, you will be copying an angle.

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What does the term 'BISECT' mean in geometry?

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To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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How do you find the measure of an angle in a geometric figure?

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You can find the measure of an angle using a protractor or by applying geometric principles.

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What is a vertex in geometry?

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A vertex is a point where two or more lines or edges meet, commonly found in angles and polygons.

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What is the definition of a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

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What is the difference between acute, obtuse, and right angles?

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An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees, a right angle measures exactly 90 degrees, and an obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

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What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

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The area of a triangle is calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height.

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What is the Pythagorean theorem?

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The Pythagorean theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides.

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What is a transversal line?

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A transversal line is a line that intersects two or more other lines at distinct points.