MASTERY TEST 1 on Symmetry and Transformations

What type of symmetry is shown by a butterfly’s wings?

• Rotational symmetry

• Reflection symmetry

• Translational symmetry

• Glide reflection

The vertical line that divides the human body into two mirror halves is called:

• Line of symmetry

• Axis of rotation

• Center line

• Rotation angle

Which of the following is an example of rotational symmetry in nature?

• Human face

• Sunflower

• Leaf

• Mountain

The point about which a shape is rotated is called:

• Pivot line

• Axis of symmetry

• Center of rotation

• Rotation axis

The angle of rotation for a regular pentagon is:

• 60°

• 72°

• 90°

• 120°

Which is a man-made example of reflection symmetry?

• Rose window

• Taj Mahal façade

• Sunflower seed pattern

• Pine cone

Which term describes a figure that matches itself after a turn of less than 360°?

• Reflection symmetry

• Rotational symmetry

• Translational symmetry

• Parallelism

A shape has rotational symmetry of order 6. What is the angle of rotation?

• 30°

• 45°

• 60°

• 72°

Why do snowflakes have multiple lines of symmetry?

• They are white

• They have a hexagonal structure

• They are small

• They are cold

Which type of symmetry involves sliding an object to a new location?

• Reflection symmetry

• Rotational symmetry

• Translational symmetry

• Glide reflection