Basic Geometry review

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What is a line in geometry?

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A straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a ray?

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A part of a line that has a fixed starting point (endpoint) and extends infinitely in one direction.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a vertex in geometry?

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The point where two or more lines or edges meet, commonly used in the context of angles and polygons.

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How is a plane named in geometry?

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A plane can be named by any three non-collinear points on the plane or by an uppercase script letter.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a collinear point?

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Points that lie on the same straight line.

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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What is a non-collinear point?

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Points that do not all lie on the same straight line.

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What is an angle?

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A figure formed by two rays (sides of the angle) that share a common endpoint (the vertex).

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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 a plane in geometry?

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A flat two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

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What is the definition of a side in a polygon?

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A side is a line segment that forms part of the boundary of a polygon.