Understanding Triangle Types

Understanding Triangle Types

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

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The video explains that all triangles have at least two acute angles, and the third angle determines the type of triangle. An acute triangle has all angles less than 90 degrees, an obtuse triangle has one angle greater than 90 degrees, and a right triangle has one angle exactly 90 degrees.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of all triangles?

They all have one right angle.

They all have at least two acute angles.

They all have one obtuse angle.

They all have three equal angles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following best describes an acute triangle?

A triangle with one angle exactly 90 degrees.

A triangle with one angle greater than 90 degrees.

A triangle with all angles less than 90 degrees.

A triangle with two angles greater than 90 degrees.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many angles in an acute triangle measure less than 90 degrees?

Three

None

Two

One

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What distinguishes an obtuse triangle from other types?

It has one angle exactly 90 degrees.

It has one angle greater than 90 degrees.

It has two angles greater than 90 degrees.

It has all angles less than 90 degrees.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of triangle has one angle measuring exactly 90 degrees?

Obtuse triangle

Acute triangle

Equilateral triangle

Right triangle