Transformations and Tessellations Test

Front

What is a transformation in geometry?

Back

A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape in some way to produce a new shape.

Front

What are the three main types of transformations?

Back

Translation, Reflection, and Rotation.

Front

Define translation in geometry.

Back

Translation is a transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in the same direction.

Front

What is reflection in geometry?

Back

Reflection is a transformation that flips a shape over a line, creating a mirror image.

Front

Explain rotation in geometry.

Back

Rotation is a transformation that turns a shape around a fixed point at a certain angle.

Front

What is a tessellation?

Back

A tessellation is a repeating pattern of shapes that fit together without any gaps or overlaps.

Front

What is the difference between a regular and irregular tessellation?

Back

A regular tessellation uses one type of regular polygon, while an irregular tessellation uses different shapes.

Front

What is the significance of the line of reflection?

Back

The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped to create its mirror image.

Front

How do you identify a translation on a graph?

Back

A translation can be identified by observing that all points of the shape move the same distance in the same direction.

Front

What is the angle of rotation?

Back

The angle of rotation is the degree measure of how far a shape is turned around a fixed point.