Types of angles

Front

What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

Front

What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle measures exactly 90 degrees.

Front

What is an acute angle?

Back

An acute angle measures less than 90 degrees.

Front

What is an obtuse angle?

Back

An obtuse angle measures more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

Front

What is a straight angle?

Back

A straight angle measures exactly 180 degrees.

Front

How many degrees are in a full circle?

Back

There are 360 degrees in a full circle.

Front

What type of angle is 45 degrees?

Back

45 degrees is an acute angle.

Front

What type of angle is 120 degrees?

Back

120 degrees is an obtuse angle.

Front

How many right angles are there in a quarter turn?

Back

There is 1 right angle in a quarter turn.

Front

What type of angle is 180 degrees?

Back

180 degrees is a straight angle.