Parabola Characteristics Review

How many zeros does this parabola have? 

• 3

• 2

• 0

• 1

Does the quadratic have a max/min vertex, and does the parabola open up/down?

• max/ opens down

• min/ opens up

• max/ opens up

• min/ opens down

Which best describes the vertex of a parabola?

• Any point on the parabola.

• A point on the x-axis.

• The highest or lowest point of a parabola

• A point on the y-axis.

The axis of symmetry is a line that goes through the...

• y-intercept

• any random point

• vertex

•  x-axis or y-axis

The graph of a quadratic function is called a

• Parabola

• Vertex

• Axis of Symmetry 

• Vertex Form

What is the axis of symmetry?

• x=-1

• x=-2

• y=-1

• y=-2

If a parabola has a vertex at (0, 3), what is the axis of symmetry.

• y = 3

• x = -3

• y = 0

• x = 0

Which statement is TRUE?

• This function has a Maximum

• This function has a Minimum

• This is a constant function

The graph below shows h, the height in meters of a model rocket, versus t, the time in seconds after the rocket is launched. 
Using the graph determine which conclusion is FALSE?

• The height of the rocket was 13 meters at 3 seconds.

• The rocket reached its maximum height at 1.5 seconds.

• The height of the rocket was 2 meters when it was launched.

• The rocket was in the air for a total of 4.25 seconds.

A parabola has a vertex at (-3,2).
Where is the axis of symmetry?

• y = -2

• x = 3

• x = -3

• y = 2