Understanding Polygons

What is a defining characteristic of a polygon?

• It has openings.

• It is a closed shape with straight lines.

• It is a three-dimensional shape.

• It has curved lines.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a polygon?

• Vertices

• Curves

• Angles

• Straight lines

What type of polygon has equal sides and angles?

• Irregular polygon

• Complex polygon

• Concave polygon

• Regular polygon

Which polygon has one angle greater than 180 degrees?

• Simple polygon

• Regular polygon

• Concave polygon

• Convex polygon

What is a simple polygon?

• A polygon with at least one line crossing over itself

• A polygon with curved lines

• A polygon with unequal sides

• A polygon with no lines crossing over

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Five

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

What is the name of a polygon with 12 sides?

• Decagon

• Hendecagon

• Dodecagon

• Tridecagon

How would you name a polygon with 14 sides?

• Tetradecagon

• 14-sided polygon

• 14-gon

• Quattuordecagon

What is the naming convention for polygons with more than 12 sides?

• Use the number of angles

• Use Greek prefixes

• Use the number of sides followed by 'gon'

• Use Latin prefixes