Geometric Constructions

Multiple Choice

Name the angle form by lines DE and EF in the long form.

• ∠e

• ∠f

• ∠FED

• ∠FDE

Multiple Choice

Name the angle form by lines XY and YZ in the long form.

• ∠Y

• ∠y

• ∠XYZ

Multiple Choice

Which term describes this figure?

• Angle

• Ray

• Line segment

• Line

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the figure?

• Angle

• Ray

• Line segment

• Line

Multiple Choice

Which term describes the figure?

• Angle

• Ray

• Line segment

• Line

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this?

• $$\overrightarrow{AB}$$  

• $$\overline{AB}$$  

• $$\overleftarrow{A}\overrightarrow{B}$$  

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this?

• $$\overrightarrow{VW}$$  

• $$\overline{VW}$$  

• $$\overleftarrow{V}\overrightarrow{W}$$  

Multiple Choice

What is the name of this?

• $$\overrightarrow{XY}$$  

• $$\overline{XY}$$  

• $$\overleftarrow{X}\overrightarrow{Y}$$  

Multiple Choice

Name the construction

• Perpendicular Bisector

• Perpendicular through a point on the line

• Perpendicular through a point not on the line

• Equilateral triangle

Multiple Choice

What does the word bisect mean?

• to double in size

• to cut in half and make 2 equal pieces

• to cut an insect

Multiple Choice

How would you write "line segment AB is congruent to line segment CD"

• $$AB=CD$$

• $$AB\cong CD$$

• $$\overline{AB}\cong\overline{CD}$$

Multiple Choice

Points that are at the ends of a line segment are called _____________________________.

• endpoints
• arrows
• rays
• midpoints

Multiple Choice

When copying line segment AB using a straight edge and a compass, the compass should be used to:

• Draw an arc above point A
• Measure the length of segment AB
• Draw an arc between point A and point B
• Measure half the length of line segment AB

Multiple Choice

Name the construction.

• Angle bisector
• Perpendicular line to a point not on a line
• Angle median
• Perpendicular bisector of a line segment

Multiple Choice

What is this?

• Compass
• Circle creator
• Pencil swingy-thing
• Arc maker

Multiple Choice

Which image shows the construction of a perpendicular bisector?

Multiple Choice

Suppose we wish to construct angle EFG congruent to angle DBC using a compass and straightedge. Which step would be correct to do first?

• Place the compass point at B
• Place the compass point at C
• Place the straightedge along A and C
• Place the straightedge along C and D