Geometry Definitions
Activity A
1.
Look at the image above.
This is called a _ _ _ _ and the word _ _ _ _,in geometry, always
refers to a straight _ _ _ _( word begins with l )(5 marks).
Look at the image above
2. These lines do not meet and are not even on the same plane.
They are called _____lines. (5 marks)
3. When several lines meet
they are
called
______
lines.
(begins with c)(5 marks)
(Fig 2)
4. The diagram above (fig 2) shows two lines AB and line PQ. When they meet like this they can be said to _________________________ (word beginning with ‘ i ’ ) (5 marks)
5. This line has three points A,B and C.
They are said to be______________________points.(word begins with c) (5 marks)
(fig 1.)
6. A _______________has no thickness, but extends infinitely. (begins with p)
The drawing above (fig 1.) is intended to represent a _______________. In geometry it is always represented as a flat _____________and does not include
curved surfaces such as cones, cylinders or spheres.
(5 marks)
7. When a line is extended, it can be said to have been
___________________(word begins with p) (5 marks)
8. When two lines are parallel it means that they
a) Are an equal distance apart all the way along the length
b) They intersect at a point in the centre.
c) The lines are curved and collinear.
Choose explanation a) b) or c) . _________________________________(5 marks)
9. Shade the bubble under the drawing which best represents a triangular shape
(5 marks)
10.
The point is
a) inside the plane?
or
b) outside the plane?
____________________________________________ (5 marks)
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