Classifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides.

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What are the characteristics of a rhombus?

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A rhombus has opposite sides that are parallel and all four sides are of equal length.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral that has exactly one pair of parallel sides.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal in length and all angles are right angles.

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What is a square?

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A square is a quadrilateral that has all sides equal and all angles are right angles.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are parallel and equal in length.

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How many sides does a quadrilateral have?

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A quadrilateral has four sides.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a rhombus?

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A rectangle has right angles, while a rhombus does not necessarily have right angles.

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Can a square be considered a rhombus?

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Yes, a square is a special type of rhombus because it has all sides equal and all angles are right angles.

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

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The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.