Geometry Vocabulary: Triangles, Medians, and Centers Quiz

Medians in a triangle are specific segments that connect a vertex with the midpoint of the opposite side, different from simply connecting any two vertices, connecting midpoints of sides, or being perpendicular bisectors of the sides.

Altitudes are segments that start at the vertex of a triangle and extend perpendicular to the opposite side. They are different from the other options provided, which describe midsegments, acute angles, and medians in a triangle.

The centroid is the point of concurrency of all the median(s) in a triangle, not to be confused with other points of concurrency such as altitudes, angle bisectors, or perpendicular bisectors.

The Orthocenter is the point where all three altitudes of a triangle intersect, not to be confused with the center of a circle, the intersection of the medians, or the point where all angles bisect.

An angle bisector is a line or segment that divides an angle into two equal angles, not necessarily dividing the angle or creating congruent angles. The other incorrect options do not accurately describe what an angle bisector is.

The incenter is defined as the center of the inscribed circle in a triangle, not to be confused with other points of concurrency or geometric centers.

Perpendicular bisectors are lines or segments that meet at right angles and divide a given line segment into two equal parts. They are not necessarily related to dividing figures or connecting points on a circle.

A midsegment is specifically defined as a segment that connects the midpoints of two sides of a triangle, not just any segment connecting points or vertices.

Equidistant means being at an equal distance from a particular point, with no variation in the distance.