Geometry A Vocabulary

Front

What does the symbol \(\perp\) represent?

Back

Perpendicular

Front

\(\angle1\ and\ \angle5\) are examples of what type of angles?

Back

Corresponding Angles

Front

Which of the following is formed by interchanging the hypothesis and conclusion of a conditional statement?

Back

Converse

Front

The three interior angles of a triangle add up to ____ degrees?

Back

180 degrees

Front

Which of the following best describes a Plane in Geometry?

Back

Has two dimensions and extending without end.

Front

What is the definition of a line in geometry?

Back

A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

Back

360 degrees

Front

Define vertical angles.

Back

Vertical angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. They are always equal.

Front

What is the definition of congruent figures?

Back

Congruent figures are figures that have the same shape and size.

Front

What is the difference between parallel and perpendicular lines?

Back

Parallel lines never intersect and are always the same distance apart, while perpendicular lines intersect at a right angle (90 degrees).