Symmetry

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What is symmetry?

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Symmetry is when one shape becomes exactly like another if you flip, slide, or turn it.

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What is a line of symmetry?

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A line of symmetry is an imaginary line that divides a shape into two identical parts.

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How many lines of symmetry does a butterfly have?

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1

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

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4

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

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Infinite lines of symmetry.

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Which letter has vertical line of symmetry: B, E, V, S?

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V

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

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It means the shape looks the same on both sides when divided by a line.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

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2

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Can a shape have no lines of symmetry? Give an example.

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Yes, a shape like a scalene triangle has no lines of symmetry.

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What is rotational symmetry?

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Rotational symmetry is when a shape can be rotated around a center point and still look the same.