High School Geometry Vocab

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What is a segment in geometry?

Back

A segment is a part of a line that is bounded by two distinct endpoints.

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What is the intersection of two planes?

Back

The intersection of two planes is a line.

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Define a quadrilateral.

Back

A quadrilateral is a closed, 4-sided polygon formed by four coplanar line segments linked end to end.

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What is a net in geometry?

Back

A net is a 2D figure that can be folded to form the surface of a 3D object.

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What is a ray?

Back

A ray is a line with a single endpoint that extends infinitely in one direction.

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What is a line in geometry?

Back

A line is a straight one-dimensional figure that has no thickness and extends infinitely in both directions.

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What is a point in geometry?

Back

A point is a precise location or position in space, represented by a dot.

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What is a plane in geometry?

Back

A plane is a flat, two-dimensional surface that extends infinitely in all directions.

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What is a prism?

Back

A prism is a three-dimensional solid with two parallel, congruent bases connected by rectangular lateral faces.

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What is a face in geometry?

Back

A face is any flat surface on a three-dimensional shape.