Geometric Terms

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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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What is a ray?

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A ray is a part of a line that has one endpoint and extends infinitely in one direction.

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What is a point in geometry?

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A point is a precise location or position in space, represented by a dot.

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True or False: A line segment has one endpoint and one side that is continuous.

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False. A line segment has two endpoints.

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What is a line?

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

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What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

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A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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What is the definition of a geometric shape?

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A geometric shape is a figure formed by points, lines, curves, and surfaces.

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint.

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed figure formed by three or more line segments.

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.