Geometry Terms WYN

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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 line in geometry?

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A line is a straight path of points that extends infinitely in both directions with no endpoints.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a ray in geometry?

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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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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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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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What are intersecting lines?

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Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at one point.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint, called the vertex.

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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

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1