Understanding Hexagons and Tessellations

What is a hexagon?

• A three-sided shape

• A four-sided shape

• A five-sided shape

• A six-sided shape

Which of the following is true about polygons?

• They are always open shapes

• They have three or more straight sides

• They have curved sides

• They are three-dimensional shapes

What is the sum of the internal angles of a hexagon?

• 360 degrees

• 540 degrees

• 900 degrees

• 720 degrees

How can regular hexagons be used in design?

• To create circular patterns

• To form tessellations without gaps

• To make irregular shapes

• To build pyramids

What is a tessellation?

• A pattern with overlapping shapes

• A design with circular shapes

• A tiling of shapes without gaps

• A random arrangement of shapes