Types of Polygons
How many sides are in a triangle?
Three
How many pairs of parallel sides does a trapezoid have?
A trapezoid has one pair of parallel sides.
What are "parallel lines?"
A set of lines that go in the same direction but never touch.
True or False: polygons have the same number of sides and angles
True
How many sides are in a quadrilateral?
Four
How many pairs of parallel sides does a parallelogram have?
A parallelogram has two pairs of parallel sides.
What letter are square corners always in the shape of?
Square corners are always in the shape of an “L.”
True or False: There are different triangles that look different from each other.
True. Polygons can have the same amount of sides and angles, yet still look different from each other.
How many sides are in a pentagon?
Five
How many "square corners" does a rectangle have?
A rectangle has four "square corners."
Which quadrilateral is called a "special rectangle?"
A square.
True or False: If a quadrilateral has square corners, we are dealing with a rhombus.
False: If a quadrilateral has square corners, we are dealing with a square or rectangle.
How many sides are in a hexagon?
Six
Which quadrilateral has 4 sides that are all the same length, but doesn't have square corners?
A rhombus.
What is the difference between a rectangle and a square?
While both have "square corners," squares have sides that are all the same length, while rectangles do not.
True or False: The sides of a polygon can be either straight or curved.
False: The sides of a polygon are always straight lines.