NNAT Geometric Concepts and Shape Properties 2

Question 1

Which term describes two shapes that are exactly the same size and shape?

Accepted Answer

Congruent

Answer

Congruent shapes are identical in size and shape, even if they have been rotated or flipped.

Question 2

A shape with exactly 5 sides is called a:

Accepted Answer

Pentagon

Answer

A pentagon has 5 sides; the prefix 'penta-' means five in Greek.

Question 3

What do you call two lines in the same plane that never intersect, no matter how far they extend?

Accepted Answer

Parallel

Answer

Parallel lines maintain the same distance apart and never meet, unlike intersecting or perpendicular lines.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a quadrilateral?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

Answer

A triangle has only 3 sides, while a quadrilateral must have exactly 4 sides.

Question 5

A regular shape has 8 equal sides. What is it called?

Accepted Answer

Octagon

Answer

An octagon has 8 sides; the prefix 'octa-' means eight, as in 'octopus' with its eight arms.

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