Tessellations

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What is a tessellation?

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A tessellation is a pattern of repeated shapes that covers a surface with no gaps and no overlaps.

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What are the requirements for a shape to tessellate?

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A shape must cover a surface completely without gaps or overlaps.

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Can a tessellation have gaps?

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No, a tessellation cannot have gaps.

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Can a tessellation have overlaps?

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No, a tessellation cannot have overlaps.

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What is an example of a shape that tessellates?

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Regular hexagons tessellate because they fit together without gaps or overlaps.

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What is an example of a shape that does not tessellate?

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A circle does not tessellate because it cannot cover a surface without gaps.

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What does it mean for a tessellation to be 'A+' quality?

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An 'A+' tessellation meets all requirements, including no gaps and no overlaps, and is visually appealing.

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What is the difference between a tessellation and a random pattern?

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A tessellation has a specific arrangement of shapes that fit together perfectly, while a random pattern does not.

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How can colors affect a tessellation?

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Colors can enhance the visual appeal of a tessellation, but they do not affect whether it is a tessellation.

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What is a regular tessellation?

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A regular tessellation is made up of one type of regular polygon that repeats to fill the plane.