Identifying 2D Shapes Flashcard

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What is an equilateral triangle?

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A triangle with all three sides of equal length and all three angles measuring 60 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a parallelogram?

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A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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How many angles does an acute triangle have?

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An acute triangle has three acute angles, each measuring less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is the minimum number of sides a polygon must have?

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A polygon must have at least three sides.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

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What is a scalene triangle?

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A triangle with all sides of different lengths and all angles of different measures.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What defines a right triangle?

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A triangle that has one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.2

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What is a trapezoid?

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A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is a rhombus?

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A four-sided figure (quadrilateral) with all sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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CCSS.3.G.A.1

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?

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A rectangle has opposite sides that are equal, while a square has all four sides equal.

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CCSS.5.G.B.4

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What is a pentagon?

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A five-sided polygon.

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CCSS.2.G.A.1