Measuring Angles - 4th Grade

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What is an angle?

Back

An angle is formed by two rays (sides) that share a common endpoint (vertex).

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What is the vertex of an angle?

Back

The vertex is the point where the two rays of an angle meet.

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What are the three types of angles?

Back

The three types of angles are acute (less than 90°), right (exactly 90°), and obtuse (greater than 90° but less than 180°).

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What is an acute angle?

Back

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

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What is a right angle?

Back

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

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What is an obtuse angle?

Back

An obtuse angle is an angle that measures more than 90° but less than 180°.

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What is a straight angle?

Back

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

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How do you measure an angle?

Back

An angle is measured in degrees using a protractor.

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What is the measurement of a full rotation?

Back

A full rotation measures 360°.

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What type of angle is 35°?

Back

35° is an acute angle.