Types of Angles

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What is an acute angle?

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An acute angle is an angle that measures less than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a right angle?

Back

A right angle is an angle that measures exactly 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is an obtuse angle?

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An obtuse angle is an angle that measures greater than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is a straight angle?

Back

A straight angle is an angle that measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the sum of angles in a triangle?

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The sum of angles in a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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CCSS.8.G.A.5

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How do you identify an acute angle visually?

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An acute angle appears sharp and is smaller than a right angle.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify a right angle visually?

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A right angle forms a perfect corner, like the corner of a square.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify an obtuse angle visually?

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An obtuse angle looks wider than a right angle and is larger than 90 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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How do you identify a straight angle visually?

Back

A straight angle looks like a straight line and measures exactly 180 degrees.

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CCSS.4.G.A.1

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What is the measurement of a full rotation in degrees?

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A full rotation measures 360 degrees.

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CCSS.4.MD.C.5B

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1