Classifying Quadrilaterals

Front

What is a quadrilateral?

Back

A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides, four vertices, and four angles.

Front

Name a quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel sides.

Back

Parallelogram.

Front

What do you call a quadrilateral with one pair of parallel sides?

Back

Trapezoid.

Front

What is a square?

Back

A square is a quadrilateral with four equal sides and four right angles.

Front

Is a square a type of rectangle?

Back

Yes, a square is a special type of rectangle.

Front

What is a rhombus?

Back

A rhombus is a quadrilateral with all four sides of equal length.

Front

Can a rhombus have right angles?

Back

Yes, a rhombus can have right angles, in which case it is also a square.

Front

What is the relationship between a square and a rhombus?

Back

A square is a type of rhombus that has right angles.

Front

How many sides does a trapezoid have?

Back

A trapezoid has four sides.

Front

What is the sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral?

Back

The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is 360 degrees.