Understanding Points, Lines, and Rays

Front

What is a point usually represented by? A line, A dot, A circle, A square

Back

A dot

Front

How is a line different from a line segment?

Back

A line goes on forever, while a line segment has a definite length.

Front

What is the name of a line that passes through points D and E?

Back

Line DE

Front

Which of the following best describes a ray? A straight path with two endpoints, A straight path that goes on forever in one direction, A curved path with no endpoints, A straight path that goes on forever in both directions

Back

A straight path that goes on forever in one direction

Front

What is the starting point of Ray FG?

Back

Point F

Front

How are lines usually named?

Back

By two points on the line

Front

What is the main characteristic of a line segment?

Back

It has a definite length.

Front

Which of the following is true about a line? It has thickness, It has endpoints, It extends endlessly in two directions, It is a curved path

Back

It extends endlessly in two directions

Front

What is the correct name for a line segment between points B and C?

Back

Line Segment BC

Front

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a ray?
It has one starting point,
It goes on forever in one direction,
It has two endpoints,
It is a straight path

Back

It has two endpoints