Math Vocabulary Practice 1

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What is an Apex?

Back

The point farthest from the base of a figure.

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What is "Area"?

Back

The measure, in square units, of the inside region of a figure.

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What are "Benchmark Fractions"?

Back

Common fractions used for estimating.

Front

What is an "Axis" in math?

Back

A horizontal or vertical number line on a coordinate plane.

Front

What is a "Base" of a solid figure?

Back

A flat or circular surface used to name the solid.

Front

What is a "Circle"?

Back

A round shape where all points are the same distance from the center.

Front

What is a "Triangle"?

Back

A polygon with three sides and three angles.

Front

What is "Perimeter"?

Back

The total distance around a shape.

Front

What is "Volume"?

Back

The amount of space inside a 3D figure, measured in cubic units.

Front

What is a "Quadrilateral"?

Back

A polygon with four sides.