7.5a indirect measurement

Flashcard
•
Mathematics
•
7th Grade
•
Hard
Wayground Content
FREE Resource
Student preview

15 questions
Show all answers
1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is indirect measurement?
Back
Indirect measurement is a technique used to measure an object’s height or distance without directly measuring it, often using similar triangles or proportions.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do you set up a proportion for indirect measurement?
Back
To set up a proportion, you compare the ratios of the heights and shadows of two similar objects. For example, if Tree A's height/shadow = Tree B's height/shadow, you can solve for the unknown height.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a tree is 72 feet tall and casts a shadow of 12 feet, what is the height of a tree that casts a shadow of 5 feet?
Back
30 feet.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the relationship between similar figures?
Back
Similar figures have the same shape but different sizes. Their corresponding angles are equal, and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
If a flagpole is represented as 1 inch = 4 feet, how tall is a 12-inch flagpole?
Back
48 feet.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the formula for finding the height of an object using a mirror?
Back
The height of the object can be found using the distance from the mirror to the observer and the distance from the mirror to the object, maintaining proportionality.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean for two triangles to be similar?
Back
Two triangles are similar if their corresponding angles are equal and their corresponding sides are in proportion.
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Wayground
15 questions
7.5a indirect measurement

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Similar and Congruent Figures

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
14 questions
Similar Figures

Flashcard
•
7th - 8th Grade
14 questions
Similar Figures

Flashcard
•
7th - 8th Grade
16 questions
Writing and Solving Proportions

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
12 questions
8.1 Ratios and Proportions Word Problems

Flashcard
•
KG
10 questions
Solving Proportions

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
15 questions
Nested Triangles

Flashcard
•
7th Grade
Popular Resources on Wayground
10 questions
Video Games

Quiz
•
6th - 12th Grade
20 questions
Brand Labels

Quiz
•
5th - 12th Grade
15 questions
Core 4 of Customer Service - Student Edition

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
15 questions
What is Bullying?- Bullying Lesson Series 6-12

Lesson
•
11th Grade
25 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
5th Grade
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
22 questions
Adding Integers

Quiz
•
6th Grade
10 questions
Exploring Digital Citizenship Essentials

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
Discover more resources for Mathematics
15 questions
Subtracting Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Multiplying and Dividing Integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Perfect Squares and Square Roots

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Adding and Subtracting integers

Quiz
•
7th Grade
18 questions
Understand Scale and Proportions in Geometry

Quiz
•
7th Grade
15 questions
proportional relationships in tables graphs and equations

Quiz
•
7th Grade
20 questions
Combining Like Terms

Quiz
•
7th - 8th Grade
27 questions
Calculate Operations with Rational Numbers

Quiz
•
7th Grade