Geometric Terms

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What is a point in geometry?

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A point is a precise location or position in space that has no size or dimension.

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What is a line in geometry?

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A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that extends infinitely in both directions with no endpoints.

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What is a ray in geometry?

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

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What is a line segment in geometry?

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

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

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A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two fixed endpoints.

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What is the definition of a geometric shape?

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A geometric shape is a figure formed by points, lines, curves, and surfaces.

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What is a polygon?

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A polygon is a closed geometric figure with three or more straight sides.

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What is a triangle?

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A triangle is a polygon with three sides and three angles.

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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 is a circle?

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A circle is a round shape where all points are equidistant from the center.