What is a translation in the context of transformations?

• Rotating a shape around a point

• Moving a shape without changing its size or orientation

• Changing the size of a shape

• Flipping a shape over a line

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

Which transformation does not alter the size or shape of an object?

• Rigid movement

• Distortion

• Skewing

• Dilation

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

Which of the following is an example of a real-world translation?

• Walking from one place to another

• Looking in a mirror

• A car turning around a corner

• A book opening to a page

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What does it mean if a movement is described as 'rigid' in geometry?

• The shape can expand or contract

• The shape loses its original properties

• The shape becomes distorted

• The shape's size and angles are preserved

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CCSS.HSG.CO.A.2

What does a reflection transformation involve?

• Expanding a shape proportionally

• Rotating a shape around a center

• Flipping a shape over a designated line

• Sliding a shape along a plane

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is necessary to perform a translation of a shape?

• Direction and distance of the move

• Angle of rotation

• Line of reflection

• Center of rotation

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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How is a reflection different from a rotation?

• Reflection involves turning around a point

• Reflection involves flipping over a line

• Rotation involves sliding across a plane

• Rotation changes the size of the shape

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

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If a trapezoid is rotated counterclockwise 90 degrees, what is this transformation called?

• Translation

• Rotation

• Dilation

• Reflection

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

What is the result of rotating a shape 90 degrees counterclockwise?

• The shape turns to the left

• The shape moves to a new position

• The shape increases in size

• The shape is flipped over

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CCSS.8.G.A.3

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.5

In which fields are transformations particularly useful?

• History and philosophy

• Geometry and trigonometry

• Literature and art

• Biology and chemistry