Basic Geometry Vocabulary

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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 and does not continue forever.

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What is a Point in Geometry?

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A point is a specific location in space that has no size or dimension.

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What is a Line in Geometry?

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A line is a straight path that extends infinitely in both directions with no 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 extends infinitely in one direction.

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What does a Line Segment look like?

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A line segment is represented by two dots (endpoints) connected by a straight line.

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How do you identify a Ray?

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A ray starts at a point and goes on forever in one direction.

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What is the difference between a Line and a Line Segment?

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A line extends infinitely in both directions, while a line segment has two endpoints.

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Can a Point be located on a Line Segment?

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Yes, a point can be located anywhere on a line segment.

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What is the symbol for a Line Segment?

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A line segment is often represented by two endpoints with a line over them, like AB.

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What is the definition of Geometry?

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Geometry is a branch of mathematics that deals with shapes, sizes, and the properties of space.