Naming Points, Lines, and Planes in Geometry

How are points named in geometry?

• With a lowercase letter

• With a number

• With a capital letter

• With a symbol

Which of the following is NOT a correct way to name a line?

• Line BA

• Line AB

• Line with a lowercase cursive letter

• Line aB

What is the main difference between a line and a line segment?

• A line segment has arrows on both ends

• A line segment has a beginning and an end

• A line is shorter than a line segment

• A line segment is named with lowercase letters

In naming a ray, which point must be listed first?

• The midpoint of the ray

• The point where the ray begins

• The point where the ray ends

• Any point on the ray

How many points are needed to name a plane?

• Four

• Three

• Two

• One

Which of the following is a correct way to name a plane?

• Plane with a lowercase letter

• Plane XYZ

• Plane with two points

• Plane AB

What does it mean for points to be collinear?

• They are on the same plane

• They are on the same line

• They are at the same distance from each other

• They form a triangle

What does it mean for points to be coplanar?

• They are on the same line

• They are on the same plane

• They are on different planes

• They intersect at a point

What is an intersection in geometry?

• Where a point is located

• Where two lines or planes meet

• Where a line ends

• Where a plane starts

Which term describes points that lie on the same line?

• Convergent

• Coplanar

• Collinear

• Concurrent