Quick Check 15-1

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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 rectangle?

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

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What is a square?

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A square is a special type of rectangle where all four sides are equal in length.

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What is a parallelogram?

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A parallelogram is a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

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What defines a rhombus?

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A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all sides of equal length and opposite angles that are equal.

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How can you identify a trapezoid?

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You can identify a trapezoid by checking if it has at least one pair of parallel sides.

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What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?

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A rectangle has opposite sides equal, while a square has all four sides equal.

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What are the properties of a parallelogram?

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In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal, opposite angles are equal, and the diagonals bisect each other.

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Can a square be considered a rectangle?

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Yes, a square is a special type of rectangle.

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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.