Geometry REGENTS Winter Break Assignment

Front

What is the definition of a point in geometry?

Back

A point is a precise location or position in space, typically represented by a dot.

Front

What is a line segment?

Back

A line segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

Front

Define a ray in geometry.

Back

A ray is a part of a line that starts at a point and extends infinitely in one direction.

Front

What is the difference between acute, right, and obtuse angles?

Back

An acute angle is less than 90 degrees, a right angle is exactly 90 degrees, and an obtuse angle is greater than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 * base * height.

Front

How do you calculate the circumference of a circle?

Back

Circumference = 2 * π * radius.

Front

What is the Pythagorean theorem?

Back

In a right triangle, a² + b² = c², where c is the hypotenuse.

Front

Define parallel lines.

Back

Parallel lines are lines in a plane that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

Front

What is a polygon?

Back

A polygon is a closed figure formed by a finite number of line segments.

Front

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

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.