Geometric Transformations

Front

What is a reflection?

Back

When you flip or mirror an object across a line.

Front

A turn is also called a ___________.

Back

Rotation

Front

Describe the Transformation: A shape is turned around a point.

Back

Rotation

Front

Describe the Transformation: A shape is moved from one place to another without turning or flipping.

Back

Translation

Front

Translations, reflections, rotations and dilations are all known as ________________________.

Back

Transformations

Front

What is a translation?

Back

A transformation that slides a shape from one position to another without turning it.

Front

What is a rotation?

Back

A transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point.

Front

What is a dilation?

Back

A transformation that resizes a shape, making it larger or smaller.

Front

What is the line of reflection?

Back

The line across which a shape is flipped to create a mirror image.

Front

What is the center of rotation?

Back

The fixed point around which a shape rotates.