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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will learn how to explore intersections formed with two lines and a transversal, and understand how to identify vertically opposite angles.

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5 Questions

Q1.
The definition of a 'parallel line' is...
Lines that go on forever
Lines that intersect at a 32 degree angle
Lines that intersect at a 90 degree angle
Correct answer: Lines that never intersect
Q2.
Is it possible to draw a hexagon with three pairs of parallel sides?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q3.
Is it possible to draw a triangle with a pair of parallel sides?
Correct answer: No
Yes
Q4.
If I draw a pair of lines and they both form a 70 degree angle with the horizontal, are they parallel?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q5.
If I draw a pair of lines and one line forms a 20 degree angle with the horizontal, and the other forms a 20.01 degree line with the horizontal, are they parallel?
Correct answer: No
Yes

5 Questions

Q1.
The space BETWEEN two lines is called the...
Exterior region
Correct answer: Interior region
Intersection
Transversal
Q2.
The space OUTSIDE two lines is called the...
Correct answer: Exterior region
Interior region
Intersection
Transversal
Q3.
If a third line crosses these two lines, as in the previous questions, this is called the...
Exterior region
Interior region
Intersection
Correct answer: Transversal
Q4.
The point at which two (or more) lines cross is called the...
Exterior region
Interior region
Correct answer: Intersection
Transversal
Q5.
Two lines cross and form an intersection. One of the marked angles is 75 degrees. The vertically opposite angle to 75 degrees would be...
105 degrees
180 degrees
360 degrees
Correct answer: 75 degrees