Ch 7 Tessellations

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What is a tessellation?

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

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Can an octagon and a square tessellate together?

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Yes, two octagons and two squares can meet at each vertex to form a tessellation.

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What are some real-life examples of tessellations?

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Bricks, tiles, and puzzles are common real-life examples of tessellations.

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What is a slide in geometry also known as?

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A slide is also called a translation.

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What are translations, reflections, and rotations collectively known as?

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They are known as transformations.

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Who is the artist famous for creating tessellations?

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M.C. Escher is the artist known for creating tessellations.

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What is a translation in geometry?

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A translation is a type of transformation that moves every point of a shape the same distance in a specified direction.

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What is a reflection in geometry?

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

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What is a rotation in geometry?

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

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What is the difference between a regular and irregular tessellation?

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