Symmetry Review

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide, or turn it.

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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A shape is symmetrical if it can be divided into two identical halves.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two mirror-image halves.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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A square has 4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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A circle has an infinite number of lines of symmetry.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry? Give an example.

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Yes, a shape can have more than one line of symmetry. For example, a rectangle has 2 lines of symmetry.

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What is an example of a shape that is not symmetrical?

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An example of a shape that is not symmetrical is a scalene triangle.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

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A regular pentagon has 5 lines of symmetry.

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What happens if a shape has no lines of symmetry?

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If a shape has no lines of symmetry, it means it cannot be divided into two identical parts.

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Is a heart shape symmetrical?

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A heart shape is not symmetrical because it does not have a line that divides it into two identical halves.