Ch 7 Tessellations

Front

What is a tessellation?

Back

Repeated shapes on a surface.

Front

What is a slide in geometry also called?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is the term for a shape that has been flipped over to create a mirror image?

Back

Reflection.

Front

What is the term for moving a shape without rotating or flipping it?

Back

Translation.

Front

What is a semi-regular tessellation?

Back

A tessellation made up of two or more types of regular polygons.

Front

What are real-life examples of tessellations?

Back

Bricks, tiles, puzzles.

Front

What is the process of turning a shape around a fixed point called?

Back

Rotation.

Front

What is a pattern that covers a plane without any gaps or overlaps?

Back

Tessellation.

Front

What is the term for a shape that has been turned or spun around a point?

Back

Rotation.

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What is the difference between a regular and semi-regular tessellation?

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Regular tessellations use only one type of regular polygon; semi-regular uses two or more.