Let's go through each of the 5 questions from your
Geometry Vocabulary quiz and solve them with explanations.
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Question 1:
> The vertex is the point where 2 lines or line segments intersect.
Image shows: A polygon with a labeled "vertex" and "edge".
✔ Answer: B. True
Explanation:
A
vertex (plural: vertices) is indeed the point where two edges (line segments) meet in a polygon. In geometry, this definition applies to polygons and angles as well. So, this statement is
true.
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Question 2:
> A line and a line segment have no differences.
✔ Answer: B. False
Explanation:
There
are important differences:
- A
line extends infinitely in both directions (has no endpoints).
- A
line segment has two endpoints and is finite in length.
So, they are
not the same — the statement is
false.
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Question 3:
> Perpendicular lines never intersect.
✔ Answer: B. False
Explanation:
Perpendicular lines DO intersect, but they do so at a
90-degree angle. The key feature of perpendicular lines is that they form right angles when they cross. So, saying they "never intersect" is
false.
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Question 4:
> A point that divides, or bisects, a segment into two congruent segments is called a ____________.
Image shows: A line segment being divided into two equal parts by a red line labeled "bisector".
✔ Answer: D. midpoint
Explanation:
The
midpoint is the specific point on a segment that divides it into two
congruent (equal) parts.
- An
angle bisector splits an angle, not a segment.
- An
endpoint is one end of a segment.
- A
congruent segment refers to segments of equal length, not a point.
So, the correct answer is
midpoint.
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Question 5:
> A continuous straight extent of length, without breadth or thickness, called a ________. It also has arrowheads on both sides.
Image shows: A straight line with arrowheads on both ends.
✔ Answer: D. line
Explanation:
This describes a
line:
- It goes on infinitely in both directions.
- Has no endpoints.
- Arrowheads indicate infinite extension.
- No thickness — just length.
Other options:
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Line segment: has two endpoints (no arrows).
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Ray: has one endpoint and one arrowhead.
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Linear pair: refers to adjacent angles that form a straight line — not a shape.
So, the correct answer is
line.
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✔ Final Answers:
| Question | Answer |
|--------|--------|
| 1 | B. True |
| 2 | B. False |
| 3 | B. False |
| 4 | D. midpoint |
| 5 | D. line |
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of geometry 9th grade worksheet.