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Geometry Unit 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Right Triangle | A three-sided shape that has one right angle and two acute angles. |
| Right angle | An angle that measures 90 degrees. |
| Acute Angle | An angle whose measure is less than 90 degrees. |
| Obtuse Angle | An angle whose measure is more than 90 degrees but less than 180 degrees. |
| Square | A four-sided shape that has two sets of parallel sides, four equal sides, and four right angles. |
| Rectangle | A four-sided shape that has two sets of parallel sides, opposing sides are the same length, and four right angles. |
| Trapezoid | A four-sided shape that has one set of parallel sides. |
| Rhombus | A four-sided shape that has two sets of parallel sides, four equal sides, and 2 acute and 2 obtuse angles |
| Kite | A four-sided shape that no parallel sides |
| Perpendicular lines | Lines that intersect at a 90 degree angle |
| Vertex | The point where two line segments , lines, or two rays meet. |