Parallel Lines Vocabulary

What is the definition of parallel lines?

• Lines in a plane that never intersect

• Lines that are curved

• Lines that are perpendicular to each other

• Lines that intersect at one point

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

True or False: Parallel lines never intersect.

• False

• True

• Only in certain cases

• Sometimes

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What is the symbol used to represent parallel lines?

• //

• ==

• ||

• ++

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

What is the sum of the interior angles of a pair of parallel lines?

• 180

• 90

• 360

• 45

What is the sum of the exterior angles of a pair of parallel lines?

• 90

• 45

• 180

• 360

What is the definition of transversal?

• A transversal is a line that is perpendicular to two or more other lines.

• A transversal is a line that is parallel to two or more other lines.

• A transversal is a line that intersects two or more other lines at distinct points.

• A transversal is a line that does not intersect any other lines.

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

True or False: A transversal intersects two parallel lines at right angles.

• True

• Only if the lines are perpendicular

• False

• Sometimes

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the name of the angle formed when a transversal intersects two parallel lines on the same side and 1 angle inside and 1 angle outside the parallel lines?

• corresponding angle

• alternate angle

• vertical angle

• adjacent angle

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the name of the angle formed when a transversal intersects two parallel lines on opposite sides?

• corresponding angle

• alternate interior angle

• alternate exterior angle

• vertical angle

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.5

What is the name of the angle formed on opposite sides of the transversal and inside of the parallel lines?

• Alternate Interior Angles

• Alternate Exterior Angles

• Consecutive Angles

• Vertical Angles

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CCSS.8.G.A.5