Naming Arcs

Which is true of a minor arc?

• It forms half a circle.

• It forms a whole circle.

• It measures greater than 180 degrees. 

• It measures less than 180 degrees.

What type of arc is arc MNQ?

• Major

• Minor

• Semi-circle

• Chord

Name the angle with three arcs

• < FIE

• < IER

• < FIR

• < REF

Name a minor arc.

• AE

• ⋂

  ADE

• ⋂

  AB

• ⋂

  AC

Name a major arc.

• ⋂

  ACE

• ⋂

  ACB

• ⋂

  AB

• AEC

Name a pair of adjacent arcs.

• AD and DE

• ⋂...........⋂

  AC and CE

• ⋂.......... ⋂

  AD and BC

• EB and BC

When naming a minor arc, we use _____ letters.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

When naming a major arc, we use _____ letters.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Find the measure of arc JK

Find the measure of arc JIL