Math II (1Q): Unit II Test - Transformations

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What is a transformation in geometry?

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A transformation is an operation that moves or changes a shape to create a new shape.

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What does rotation mean in geometry?

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Rotation is turning a shape around a fixed point.

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What is the center of rotation?

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The center of rotation is the fixed point around which a shape is turned.

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What does 180° rotation mean?

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A 180° rotation turns a shape halfway around the center point.

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What is reflection in geometry?

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Reflection is flipping a shape over a line to create a mirror image.

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What is the line of reflection?

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The line of reflection is the line over which a shape is flipped.

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What are coordinates in geometry?

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Coordinates are a set of values that show an exact position on a grid.

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What does it mean for lines to be parallel?

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Parallel lines are lines that never meet and are always the same distance apart.

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What does it mean for lines to be perpendicular?

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Perpendicular lines are lines that intersect at a right angle (90°).

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What is a geometric figure?

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A geometric figure is a shape that can be defined in geometry, such as a triangle or square.