Exploring Transformations in Geometry

What is the main characteristic of a translation?

• It enlarges the figure.

• It slides the figure without changing its size.

• It flips the figure.

• It rotates the figure.

Which transformation involves flipping a figure over a line?

• Translation

• Reflection

• Rotation

• Dilation

What happens to a figure during a rotation?

• It flips over a line.

• It slides to a new position.

• It turns around a fixed point.

• It changes size.

Which transformation changes the size of a figure?

• Dilation

• Rotation

• Reflection

• Translation

In the example with the pentagons, what transformation is identified?

• Translation

• Dilation

• Reflection

• Rotation

What transformation is described when a figure is simply slid over without flipping or turning?

• Reflection

• Dilation

• Translation

• Rotation

Which transformation could be either a reflection or a rotation in the trapezoid example?

• Reflection

• Translation

• Rotation

• Both Reflection and Rotation

Why can't the trapezoid example be a translation?

• Because the figure changes size.

• Because the longer side does not match up.

• Because the figure rotates.

• Because the figure flips.

What is the key feature of a dilation?

• It slides the figure.

• It changes the size of the figure.

• It flips the figure.

• It rotates the figure.

What transformation is shown when a smaller arrow becomes a bigger arrow?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Reflection

• Dilation