Geometry Basics: Master the Fundamentals of Shapes and Angles

Question 1

Find the volume of a rectangular prism with a length of 5 cm, a width of 3 cm, and a height of 2 cm.

Accepted Answer

30 cm³

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10 cm³

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15 cm³

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60 cm³

Question 2

Find the area of a triangle with a base of 10 centimeters and a height of 8 centimeters.

Accepted Answer

40 square centimeters

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20 square centimeters

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60 square centimeters

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80 square centimeters

Question 3

What is a unique characteristic of triangles that sets them apart from other polygons?

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The sum of their interior angles equals 180 degrees.

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The sum of their exterior angles equals 360 degrees.

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They always have at least one right angle.

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They have three equal sides.

Question 4

Which property is exclusive to a square among these quadrilaterals?

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Diagonals are congruent and perpendicular

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Four equal sides

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Four right angles

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Diagonals bisect each other

Question 5

Which characteristic is NOT true for a square?

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Diagonals are of unequal length

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Four equal sides

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Four right angles

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Opposite sides are parallel

Question 6

Which characteristic does NOT apply to squares?

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A diagonal that is not perpendicular to the sides

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Four sides of equal length

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Four 90-degree angles

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Two sets of parallel sides

Question 7

Which property does NOT belong to a square?

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Only two lines of symmetry

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Four equal sides

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Four right angles

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Regular quadrilateral

Question 8

An equilateral triangle has sides that are each 6 inches long. What is the perimeter of this triangle?

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18 inches

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6 inches

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12 inches

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24 inches

Question 9

In a right triangle, which theorem states that the square of the length of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the lengths of the other two sides?

Accepted Answer

Pythagorean theorem

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Triangle theorem

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Angle sum theorem

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Hypotenuse theorem

Question 10

What property makes a circle unique compared to other geometric shapes?

Accepted Answer

Constant radius from its center

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Four congruent sides

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90-degree angles

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Parallel sides

Question 11

Which characteristic uniquely defines a rectangle?

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Opposite sides are parallel and equal

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Equal side lengths

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90-degree angles

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Diagonals intersect at right angles

Question 12

To calculate the area of a right triangle, which formula should you use?

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A = 1/2 * base * height

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A = base * height

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A = side_1 + side_2 + side_3

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A = pi * radius^2

Question 13

Find the area of a square that has a side length of 5 centimeters.

Accepted Answer

25 square centimeters

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10 square centimeters

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50 square centimeters

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100 square centimeters

Question 14

Which property does NOT apply to a square?

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Diagonals are not congruent and do not bisect each other

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All sides are equal in length

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All angles are right angles

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Opposite sides are parallel

Question 15

Which of these is NOT a property of triangles?

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Triangles always have four right angles.

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Triangles have three straight sides.

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The sum of a triangle's interior angles is 180 degrees.

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Triangles can have either two or three equal sides.

Question 16

Which shape has the largest area?

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Square with a side length of 5 cm

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Rectangle with a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm

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Triangle with a base of 5 cm and a height of 3 cm

Question 17

What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle?

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Area = (1/2) x base x height

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Area = base x height

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Area = (1/4) x base x height

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Area = 2 x base x height

Question 18

Find the area of a rectangular garden that measures 5 centimeters in length and 3 centimeters in width.

Accepted Answer

15 square centimeters

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10 square centimeters

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20 square centimeters

Question 19

Which formula calculates the area of a trapezoid?

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Area = (base1 + base2) / 2 * height

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Area = (base * height) / 2

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Area = base * height

Question 20

To find the midpoint, M, of a line segment with endpoints A(x1, y1) and B(x2, y2), what formula should you use?

Accepted Answer

M = ((x1 + x2) / 2, (y1 + y2) / 2)

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M = (x1 + y1) / 2

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M = (x1 - y2) / 2

Question 21

In a triangle, an exterior angle is made when one side is extended. Which theorem states the relationship between an exterior angle and its non-adjacent interior angles?

Accepted Answer

Exterior Angle Theorem: The exterior angle of a triangle equals the sum of opposite, non-adjacent interior angles.

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Triangle Angle Sum Theorem: The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees.

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Pythagorean Theorem: In a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.

Question 22

Calculate the area of a circle with a radius of 5 units.

Accepted Answer

25π units²

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10π units²

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50π units²

Question 23

Which property is NOT unique to squares?

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Opposite sides are parallel.

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All sides are equal in length.

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All angles are right angles.

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Diagonals bisect each other.

Question 24

Which theorem states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse's length equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides' lengths?

Accepted Answer

Pythagorean Theorem

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Triangle Inequality Theorem

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Cosine Law

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Sine Law

Question 25

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

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Area = length * width

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Area = length + width

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Area = (length + width)/2

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Area = length * height

Question 26

What is the formula for calculating the area of a circle?

Accepted Answer

A = πr²

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A = l x w

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A = bh

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A = s²

Question 27

Calculate the area of a rectangular garden with a length of 12 feet and a width of 8 feet.

Accepted Answer

96 sq ft

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20 sq ft

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104 sq ft

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144 sq ft

Question 28

Which property does NOT apply to parallelograms?

Accepted Answer

Diagonals do not intersect at their midpoints.

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Opposite sides are equal in length.

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Opposite angles are equal in measure.

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Adjacent angles add up to 180 degrees.

Question 29

A circle has a circumference of 2πr. What is the area of a circle with a radius of 5 cm?

Accepted Answer

25π cm²

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10π cm²

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50π cm²

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100π cm²

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a flat, two-dimensional shape?

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Sphere

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Triangle

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Rectangle

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Circle

Question 31

Which geometric transformation involves turning a figure around a fixed point?

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Rotation

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Translation

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Reflection

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Dilation

Question 32

Which tool is used to draw precise circles in geometry?

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Compass

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Ruler

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Protractor

Question 33

Which tool is used to draw parallel lines precisely?

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Straightedge

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Compass

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Protractor

Question 34

Which property is shared by other quadrilaterals and is not unique to squares?

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Two pairs of parallel sides

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Four equal sides

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Four right angles

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Diagonals that intersect at right angles

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a geometric point?

Accepted Answer

The location of a particular tree

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The intersection of two lines

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The endpoint of a line segment

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The center of a circle

Question 36

What is the measure of a straight angle?

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180 degrees

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90 degrees

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270 degrees

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360 degrees

Question 37

Which of the following is a triangle with equal length sides?

Accepted Answer

Equilateral triangle

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Isosceles triangle

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Scalene triangle

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Right triangle

Question 38

What is the formula used to find the area of a circle?

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A = πr²

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A = 4πr²

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A = 2πr

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A = πr

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a property of a rectangle?

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Diagonals are unequal in length

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Opposite sides are parallel

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All angles are right angles

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Opposite angles are congruent

Question 40

What is the perimeter of a square with a side length of 5 centimeters?

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20 cm

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10 cm

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25 cm

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50 cm

Question 41

Which of the following is a polygon with 8 sides?

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Octagon

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Hexagon

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Decagon

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Dodecagon

Question 42

What is the volume of a cube with an edge length of 3 centimeters?

Accepted Answer

27 cm³

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9 cm³

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81 cm³

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216 cm³

Question 43

Which of the following is the Pythagorean theorem?

Accepted Answer

a² + b² = c²

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a² - b² = c²

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c² - a² = b²

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b² - a² = c²

Question 44

A circle has an area of 100π square centimeters. If the radius of the circle is doubled, what will be the new area of the circle?

Accepted Answer

400π square centimeters

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25π square centimeters

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100π square centimeters

Question 45

Which of the following is NOT a distinctive property of parallelograms?

Accepted Answer

Diagonals intersect at right angles.

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Opposite sides are both parallel and congruent.

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Opposite angles are congruent.

Question 46

Which of the following angles measures 90 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Right angle

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Acute angle

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Obtuse angle

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Straight angle

Question 47

The area of a square with a side length of 4 inches is:

Accepted Answer

16 square inches

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8 square inches

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32 square inches

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64 square inches

Question 48

Which of the following shapes is a polygon?

Accepted Answer

Triangle

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Circle

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Sphere

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Cylinder

Question 49

The sum of the interior angles of a triangle is:

Accepted Answer

180 degrees

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90 degrees

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270 degrees

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360 degrees

Question 50

Which of the following is the correct formula for the area of a trapezoid?

Accepted Answer

A = (b1 + b2) / 2 * h

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A = l * w

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A = 1/2 * b * h

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A = πr^2

Question 51

The Pythagorean theorem can be used to find the length of the:

Accepted Answer

Hypotenuse of a right triangle

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Base of a triangle

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Height of a triangle

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Area of a circle

Question 52

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental shape in geometry?

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Cube

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Triangle

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Square

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Circle

Question 53

Which formula is used to calculate the area of a triangle?

Accepted Answer

Area = ½ (base)(height)

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Area = πr²

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Area = s²

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Area = lw

Question 54

What is the measure of a right angle?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

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30 degrees

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45 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 55

Which of the following shapes has the largest number of sides?

Accepted Answer

Hexagon

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Triangle

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Quadrilateral

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Pentagon

Question 56

Which type of triangle has three congruent sides?

Accepted Answer

Equilateral

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Scalene

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Isosceles

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Obtuse

Question 57

What is the name of the theorem that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees?

Accepted Answer

Triangle Sum Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem

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Angle Addition Postulate

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Converse of the Triangle Sum Theorem

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a type of polygon?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Square

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Pentagon

Question 59

Which of the following is NOT a basic geometric shape?

Accepted Answer

Atom

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Triangle

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Pentagon

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Rectangle

Question 60

What is the measure of a right angle?

Accepted Answer

90 degrees

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30 degrees

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45 degrees

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60 degrees

Question 61

What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle?

Accepted Answer

Base * Height / 2

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Base + Height / 2

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Base - Height / 2

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Height / Base * 2

Question 62

Which of the following shapes has the greatest number of sides?

Accepted Answer

Octagon

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Pentagon

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Hexagon

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Heptagon

Question 63

Which of the following is a straight line that extends without end in both directions?

Accepted Answer

Line

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Ray

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Segment

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Angle

Question 64

What is the measure of an angle that makes a complete turn?

Accepted Answer

360 degrees

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90 degrees

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180 degrees

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270 degrees