Geometry Terms

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What is a point in geometry?

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A point is an exact location in space with no size or dimension.

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that includes two endpoints.

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What are parallel lines?

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Parallel lines are lines that are the exact same distance apart and never intersect.

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Do perpendicular lines form right angles?

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Yes, perpendicular lines do form right angles.

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What is a line in geometry?

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A line is a straight path of points that goes on and on in both directions with no endpoints.

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What is an angle?

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An angle is formed by two rays that share a common endpoint.

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What is a ray?

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

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What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

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A line goes on infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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What are intersecting lines?

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Intersecting lines are lines that cross each other at one point.

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What is a right angle?

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A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.