Transforming Geometric Objects

What is the process of moving a geometric object from one position to another called?

• translation

• scaling

• reflection

• rotation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Which transformation involves flipping a geometric object over a line?

• reflection

• dilation

• translation

• rotation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is the name for the transformation that turns a geometric object around a fixed point?

• translation

• reflection

• dilation

• rotation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is the term for the transformation that changes the size of a geometric object?

• scaling

• reflection

• translation

• rotation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

What is the name for two lines that never intersect and are always the same distance apart?

• concurrent lines

• intersecting lines

• parallel lines

• perpendicular lines

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which transformation involves sliding a geometric object without changing its shape or size?

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is the name for the transformation that reflects a geometric object over a line?

• translation

• rotation

• dilation

• reflection

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is the term for a line that intersects two parallel lines?

• perpendicular

• parallel

• intersecting

• transversal

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which transformation involves enlarging or reducing a geometric object?

• rotation

• dilation

• reflection

• translation

Tags

CCSS.8.G.A.3

Match the following algebraic representation (RULE) with the corresponding transformation.

• (x,y)→(x-3, y+4)

• reduction with a scale factor of 3/4

• (x,y)→(3x,3y)

• 180 degree rotation

• (x,y)→(-x,-y)

• Reflection over the x-axis

• (x,y)→(x, -y)

• translation 3 units to the left and 4 units up

• (x,y)→(3/4x, 3/4y)

• enlargement with a scale factor of 3

Tags

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2