Identifying Quadrilaterals

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What is a quadrilateral?

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A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.

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What are the properties of a square?

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A square has four equal sides, four right angles, and opposite sides that are parallel.

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What is a rectangle?

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A rectangle is a quadrilateral with opposite sides that are equal and four right angles.

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What is a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length, but angles are not necessarily right angles.

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What is a trapezoid?

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A trapezoid is a quadrilateral with at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is a kite in geometry?

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A kite is a quadrilateral with two pairs of adjacent sides that are equal.

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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 sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

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

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Can a square be considered a rectangle?

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

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What distinguishes a rhombus from a square?

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A rhombus has all sides equal but does not require right angles, while a square has both equal sides and right angles.