Year 2 - Lines of Symmetry

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What is a line of symmetry?

Back

A line that divides a shape into two identical parts that are mirror images of each other.

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How many lines of symmetry does a circle have?

Back

Infinite lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a square have?

Back

4 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a rectangle have?

Back

2 lines of symmetry.

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How many lines of symmetry does a triangle have?

Back

It depends on the type of triangle. An equilateral triangle has 3, an isosceles triangle has 1, and a scalene triangle has 0.

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Is a heart shape symmetrical?

Back

No, a heart shape does not have a line of symmetry.

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What does it mean if a shape is symmetrical?

Back

It means the shape can be divided into two identical halves.

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How many lines of symmetry does a regular pentagon have?

Back

5 lines of symmetry.

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Can a shape have more than one line of symmetry?

Back

Yes, some shapes can have multiple lines of symmetry.

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Is a butterfly symmetrical?

Back

Yes, a butterfly has one line of symmetry.