Quiz about Geometry Mid Year Review

Question 1

Name the postulate, if possible, that makes the triangles congruent.

Accepted Answer

SSS

Answer

SAS

Answer

ASA

Answer

Not Possible

Question 2

Name the postulate, if possible, that makes the triangles congruent.

Accepted Answer

SAS

Answer

SSS

Answer

ASA

Answer

AAS

Question 3

Using the Triangle Inequality Theorem, find the inequality that represents the possible side lengths of the given triangle.

(Note: The triangle is not necessarily drawn to scale)

Accepted Answer

$$4<x<22$$

Answer

$$x<17$$

Answer

$$17<x<24$$

Answer

$$2<x<5$$

Question 4

What is the difference between a LINE SEGMENT and a LINE?

Accepted Answer

Line Segments have finite lengths; Lines go on forever.

Answer

Line Segments are two-dimensional, Lines are one-dimensional

Answer

Lines can be represented on single planes; Line Segments can only be represented on multiple planes.

Answer

Line segments are geometric figures; Lines are not.

Question 5

Which terms are considered undefined terms in Euclidean geometry?

Accepted Answer

Point, line, plane

Answer

Point, plane, line segment

Answer

Line, plane, angle

Answer

Point, line, ray

Question 6

In a geometric system, which would best describe how postulates differ from theorems?

Accepted Answer

Postulates do not require a proof and are presumed true, while theorems are statements requiring proof.

Answer

Postulates are statements that require proof, while theorems cannot be proven.

Answer

Both postulates and theorems do not require proof and are assumed to be true.

Answer

There is no difference between postulates and theorems.

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