WorksheetsTransformations Vocabulary
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
What is the definition of 'transformation'?
A change in the position, shape, or size of a figure
A type of number pattern
A method for solving equations
A property of even numbers
Which term is defined as 'A change in the position, shape, or size of a figure'?
transformation
reflection
equation
variable
What is the definition of 'translation'?
A transformation that slides each point of a figure the same distance in the same direction and preserves congruency
A transformation that changes the size of a figure but not its shape
A transformation that rotates a figure around a fixed point
A transformation that reflects a figure over a line
Which term is defined as 'A transformation that slides each point of a figure the same distance in the same direction and preserves congruency'?
translation
rotation
reflection
dilation
What is the definition of 'reflection'?
A transformation that flips a figure over a line and preserves congruency
A transformation that slides a figure without turning it
A transformation that enlarges or reduces a figure
A transformation that rotates a figure around a point
Which term is defined as 'A transformation that flips a figure over a line and preserves congruency'?
reflection
rotation
translation
dilation
Fill in the blank: A transformation that turns the figure about a fixed point and preserves congruency is called ________.
rotation
translation
reflection
dilation
Fill in the blank: Figures that have side and angle measures that are the same are called ________.
congruent
similar
parallel
perpendicular
Fill in the blank: Figures that have the same angle measures but proportional sides are called ________.
similar
congruent
parallel
perpendicular
Fill in the blank: In the same direction as the rotating hands of a clock; rotating to the RIGHT is called ________.
clockwise
anticlockwise
upward
backward
What is the term for the following definition: 'In the direction opposite to the rotation of the hands of a clock; rotating to the LEFT'?
counter clockwise
clockwise
vertical
parallel
What is the definition of 'Pre-image'?
The original figure in a transformation
The resulting figure after a transformation
A type of geometric angle
A line of symmetry
What is the definition of 'image' in the context of transformations?
The figure after the transformation
The original figure before the transformation
A type of geometric tool
A measurement of area
What is the term for the following definition: 'A transformation that does not change the size or shape of a figure'?
rigid transformation
dilation
shear
stretch
What is the term for the following definition: The point of intersection of two sides of a polygon; the corners of a polygon?
vertices
edges
faces
angles
What is the term for the following definition: Mark used to denote the image.
prime
bar
hat
tilde
What is the term for the following definition: A line that a figure is flipped across to create a mirror image of the original figure.
line of reflection
axis of rotation
center of dilation
vertex
