Exploring Polygons in Depth

What defines a polygon?

• Curved edges and open shapes

• Only circular shapes

• Straight edges and closed shapes

• Intersecting lines and multiple vertices

Which of the following is a characteristic of a polygon?

• Intersecting lines

• Straight lines

• Open ends

• Curved lines

Is a circle considered a polygon?

• No, because it lacks straight edges

• Yes, if it is perfectly round

• No, because it has vertices

• Yes, because it has a continuous line

What does symmetry in a polygon mean?

• Having equal angles only

• Mirror image on both sides of a line

• Having multiple colors

• Having equal sides only

Which shape has exactly one line of symmetry?

• Square

• Isosceles triangle

• Rectangle

• Circle

What is the significance of the prefix 'tri' in naming polygons?

• Indicates triangular shape only

• Indicates three angles

• Indicates three sides

• Indicates three colors

What does the 'quad' prefix in 'quadrilateral' indicate?

• Four sides

• Four angles

• Four polygons

• Four colors

How many sides does a hexagon have?

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

• Five

Which shape is not a quadrilateral?

• Rhombus

• Square

• Rectangle

• Pentagon

Is a triangle a quadrilateral?

• No, because it has no straight lines

• Yes, if it is isosceles

• No, because it has only three sides

• Yes, because it has sides