Exploring Basic Geometric Constructions

What does a segment bisector do?

• Creates a perpendicular line

• Creates a parallel line

• Divides an angle into three equal parts

• Divides a line segment into two equal parts

If a line segment is 6 units long, what will be the length of each segment after bisecting?

• 6 units

• 4 units

• 3 units

• 2 units

What is the result of bisecting a 50-degree angle?

• Two angles of 100 degrees each

• Two angles of 75 degrees each

• Two angles of 50 degrees each

• Two angles of 25 degrees each

What tool is used to copy a line segment?

• Ruler

• Protractor

• Compass

• Calculator

What is the first step in bisecting a line segment?

• Label the midpoint

• Draw a perpendicular line

• Place the compass at one end of the segment

• Draw an arc

How do you find the shortest distance from a point to a line?

• Draw a parallel line

• Draw a perpendicular line from the point to the line

• Measure the distance directly

• Use a protractor

What is the shortest path from a point to a line?

• A diagonal line

• A perpendicular line

• A parallel line

• A curved line

What is the first step in bisecting an angle?

• Draw an arc that intersects both rays

• Place the compass on the vertex of the angle

• Label the intersection points

• Draw a line

How do you copy an angle?

• Measure the angle directly

• Use a protractor

• Use a compass to draw arcs and replicate the angle

• Draw a perpendicular line

What is the final step in copying an angle?

• Draw a line through the intersection points

• Measure the angle

• Label the points

• Erase the construction lines