4TH GRADE-GEOMETRY TERMS
Order by
21 terms
Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 perpendicular line segments | Two line sements that intersect at right angles. |
| line segment | A part of a line between and including two points, called endpointsof the segment. |
| line | A 1-dimensional straight path that extends forever in opposite directions. |
| ray | A part of a line starting at the endpoint and continuing forever in one direction. |
| right angle | An angle that is 90 degrees. |
| vertex | The point at which the rays of an angle meet. |
| intersecting lines | Two lines that cross one another but do not for a 90 degree angle. |
| convex | A polygon in which all vertices appear to be pushed outward. |
| concave | A polygon in which at least one vertex appear to be pushed inward. |
| quadrangle | A four-sided polygon |
| parallel lines | Lines in a plane that are the same distance apart and never meet. |
| rectangle | A parallelogram with all right angles. |
| rhombus | A parallelogram with all sides the same length. |
| trapezoid | A quadrilateral that has exactly one pair of parallel sides. |
| parallelogram | A quadrilateral with two pairs of parallel. |
| kite | A quadrilateral with two distinct pairs of adjacent sides of equal length. |
| parallel rays | Two rays that are the same distance apart and never meet. |
| radius | A line segment from the center of a circle to any point on the circle. |
| diameter | A line segment that passes through the center of a circle and has endpoints on the circle |
| circumference | The distance around a circle. |
| chord | A line segment that has endpoints on the circle but does not pass through the center. |
First Time Here?
Welcome to Quizlet, a fun, free place to study. Try these flashcards, find others to study, or make your own.