Symmetry Review

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Symmetry is ...

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when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip it.

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape is the same on both sides when divided by a line.

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Which figure below has more than one line of symmetry?

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A shape like a square or a circle has more than one line of symmetry.

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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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Does the shape have line symmetry?

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Yes, if you can draw a line through the shape and have both sides match.

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What is reflectional symmetry?

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It is when one half of a shape is a mirror image of the other half.

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Can a shape have rotational symmetry?

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Yes, if it looks the same after being rotated around a point.

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What is an example of a shape with no lines of symmetry?

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An irregular shape like a scalene triangle.

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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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What is the line of symmetry?

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It is the line that divides a shape into two identical parts.