Basic Geometry Vocabulary

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What is a point in geometry?

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A point is an exact location in space, represented by a dot.

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What does a line represent in geometry?

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A line is a straight path that continues forever in both directions.

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What is a line segment?

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A line segment is a part of a line that has two endpoints.

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What is a ray in geometry?

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A ray is a part of a line that has one endpoint and continues forever in one direction.

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How can you represent a point?

Back

A point can be represented by a dot.

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What is the difference between a line and a line segment?

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A line continues forever in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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Can you give an example of a ray?

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An example of a ray is the sun's rays, which start from the sun and spread out.

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What is the symbol for a point?

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A point is usually represented by a capital letter, like A.

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How do you identify a line in a diagram?

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A line is often shown with arrows on both ends to indicate it goes on forever.

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What is the importance of points in geometry?

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Points are the building blocks of geometry; they help define shapes and lines.