Unit 5 Basic Geometric Terms: Lines and Points

Which definition best describes a line?

• A part of a line with two endpoints

• An exact location

• A straight path of points that is endless in both directions

• Part of a line that has one endpoint and continues endlessly in the other direction

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

What is a point?

• A pair of lines that would never intersect

• An exact location

• A straight path of points endless in both directions

• Lines that pass through the same point

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which figure has one endpoint and continues endlessly in the other direction?

• Line segment

• Ray

• Line

• Intersecting lines

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

A line segment is best described as:

• Part of a line that has 2 endpoints

• Part of a line that has 1 endpoint

• Lines that pass through the same point

• A pair of lines that would never intersect

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Two lines cross at a single point. What kind of lines are they?

• Parallel lines

• Intersecting lines

• Rays

• Line segments

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which situation shows parallel lines?

• Two lines that meet at one point

• A part of a line with two endpoints

• A pair of lines that would never intersect

• A line that is endless in both directions

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Choose the statement that is true about the figures shown: a ray, a line, and a line segment.

• All have two endpoints

• Only the line segment has two endpoints

• The line has one endpoint

• The ray has no endpoints

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Which statement best defines a right angle?

• An angle that measures exactly 90° and creates a square corner

• An angle that is larger than 90°

• An angle that is smaller than 45°

• An angle formed by curved lines

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

Perpendicular lines are lines that:

• Never touch and stay the same distance apart

• Intersect and form square angles (right angles)

• Cross but do not make right angles

• Curve to meet at a point

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Which description matches a polygon?

• An open figure with curved edges

• An enclosed figure with straight edges

• Any shape with at least one curved side

• A figure with exactly four sides

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CCSS.2.G.A.1

CCSS.1.G.A.1