Geometry Midterm Review #3

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What is the process of copying an angle in geometry?

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Copying an angle involves using a compass and straightedge to create an angle that is congruent to a given angle.

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What does it mean for two figures to be similar?

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Two figures are similar if they have the same shape but not necessarily the same size, meaning their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are proportional.

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What is a perpendicular bisector?

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A perpendicular bisector is a line that divides a line segment into two equal parts at a 90-degree angle.

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If two figures are congruent, what can be said about their similarity?

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If two figures are congruent, they are always similar because congruent figures have the same shape and size.

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What is the process of bisecting an angle?

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Bisecting an angle involves dividing the angle into two equal parts using a compass and straightedge.

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What is the difference between congruence and similarity in geometry?

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Congruence means that two figures are identical in shape and size, while similarity means they have the same shape but can differ in size.

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How can you determine if two triangles are similar?

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Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal or if their sides are in proportion.

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What is the significance of the Angle-Angle (AA) criterion in triangle similarity?

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The AA criterion states that if two angles of one triangle are equal to two angles of another triangle, the triangles are similar.

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What is the construction method for copying a line segment?

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To copy a line segment, you measure the length of the segment with a compass and then draw a new segment of the same length.

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What does it mean to bisect a line segment?

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To bisect a line segment means to divide it into two equal parts using a point that is equidistant from both endpoints.