The Language of Geometry
Vocabulary Point – identify a position, they are represented by dots B Lines – are made up of a set of points, a line goes on forever in BOTH directions AB Ray – is a part of a line with one end point, a ray begins at the endpoint and goes on forever in ONE direction c AB
Vocabulary Line Segment – is part of a line with 2 endpoints AB Angle – is formed by two rays or line segments with a common endpoint, called a vertex A B C
Mix and Match Column AColumn B Point BAB Ray EAAB Line Segment ABPQR Line ABB Angle PQREA
Write the name and symbol for each of the following figures L M C B 3.4. Y X Z Q R
From the diagram, give symbols of the following 1. 4 points 2. 4 line segments 3. 4 lines 4. 8 rays 5. 4 angles A B C D