Basic Geometric Constructions

Which is a compass?

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CCSS.1.G.A.1

CCSS.2.G.A.1

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

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CCSS.8.G.A.2

What does the word BISECT mean?

• To cut something into more than five pieces.
• It is a plane with two sets of wings.
• A shape that has three sides. 
• To cut something into two congruent pieces or in half.

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Which one is the correct construction for a perpendicular bisector?

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

What geometric construction is shown in the diagram below?

• an angle bisector
• a line parallel to a given line
• an angle congruent to a given angle
• a perpendicular bisector of a segment

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CCSS.HSG.CO.C.9

A line, segment, or ray that passes through the midpoint of a side that is creates a 90 degree angle with that side.

• Perpendicular bisector
• Angle bisector
• Median
• Altitude

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

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In geometric constructions, a compass is used for which of the following purposes?

• To draw straight lines

• To measure angles

• To copy lengths and draw arcs

• To shade in shapes