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4. Geometry and Measures
4.1 Properties and Constructions
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Geometry develops
spatial
reasoning skills.
True
A quadrilateral is a closed shape with
4
sides.
What is the measure of a straight angle?
180°
The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is
180°
.
True
Geometric constructions use a compass and ruler to draw figures without precise measurements.
True
Quadrilaterals are polygons with 4 sides and 4 angles.
True
The diagonals of a parallelogram bisect each other.
True
Steps to construct a perpendicular bisector
1️⃣ Draw a line segment
2️⃣ Mark equal distances from the midpoint on both ends
3️⃣ Connect the marked points to create the bisector
Geometry develops spatial reasoning skills.
True
Match the angle type with its measure:
Acute Angle ↔️ Less than 90°
Right Angle ↔️ Exactly 90°
Obtuse Angle ↔️ Greater than 90° but less than 180°
Straight Angle ↔️ Exactly 180°
A reflex angle is greater than 180° but less than
360°
Triangles are polygons with 3 sides and 3
angles
Quadrilaterals are polygons with 4 sides and 4
angles
What do the diagonals of a parallelogram always do to each other?
Bisect each other
What is the first step in constructing an angle bisector?
Draw an angle
Steps to construct a perpendicular bisector of a line segment:
1️⃣ Draw the line segment
2️⃣ Use the compass to mark equal distances from the midpoint on both ends of the line segment
3️⃣ Connect the two marked points
To draw an equilateral triangle, mark off the same distance from each end of the base using a
compass
Congruent triangles have the same size and
shape
In similar shapes, corresponding sides are
proportional
The Angle-Side-Angle (ASA) congruence criterion requires two angles and the included side of the triangles to be equal
True
What is the purpose of understanding similar shapes in geometry?
To solve problems involving scale
Match the geometric shape with its property:
Line ↔️ Has length, can be straight or curved
Triangle ↔️ Closed shape with 3 sides
Circle ↔️ Closed curved shape with no sides
A right angle measures exactly
90
degrees
Match the type of triangle with its classification:
Equilateral ↔️ All sides are equal
Isosceles ↔️ Two sides are equal
Scalene ↔️ No sides are equal
What two tools are used in geometric constructions?
Compass and ruler
To construct a perpendicular bisector, use the compass to mark equal distances from the
midpoint
To construct a perpendicular bisector, use the compass to mark equal distances from the
midpoint
To create an equilateral triangle, mark off the same distance from each end of the side to create the other two
sides
Two triangles are congruent if all three sides of the two triangles are equal in length, according to the
SSS
congruence criterion.
Similar shapes have the same shape but different
sizes
A regular shape must have all sides and angles equal to
tessellate
.
True
What is geometry the branch of mathematics concerned with?
Shapes, properties, relationships
How is an angle measured?
Degrees
An acute angle measures less than
90°
.
How does geometry enhance spatial reasoning?
Visualizing shapes, arrangements
What is a key property of the diagonals of a parallelogram?
They bisect each other
Triangles can be classified by their side lengths (e.g., equilateral, isosceles, scalene) or
angles
Quadrilaterals can be classified by their side lengths and
angles
Key geometric constructions include bisecting a line, constructing a perpendicular, and bisecting an
angle
In geometric constructions, you can construct parallel lines by marking points at equal
distances
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