Geometry- Ch 3 Vocab

Front

What is the term for the shortest distance from a point to a line?

Back

Distance from a point to a line

Front

What are angles called that are on the same side of the transversal and inside the two lines?

Back

Consecutive interior angles

Front

What are two angles called that are formed by two lines and a transversal, and are between the two lines on opposite sides of the transversal?

Back

Alternate interior angles

Front

What are planes called that do not intersect?

Back

Parallel planes

Front

What are two angles called that are formed by two lines and a transversal, and are in corresponding positions?

Back

Corresponding angles

Front

What is the term for two lines that never meet?

Back

Parallel lines

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a triangle?

Back

180 degrees

Front

What is the term for an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees?

Back

Right angle

Front

What do you call a polygon with four sides?

Back

Quadrilateral

Front

What is the term for angles that are opposite each other when two lines cross?

Back

Vertical angles