Shape And Formula Of A Polygon Quiz
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How many sides does a pentagon have?
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Three
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Four
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Five
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Six
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Explore the basics of polygons through this engaging quiz! Learn to identify polygons by their sides, understand simple geometric terms, and apply your knowledge to everyday objects like stop signs. Perfect for enhancing your understanding of basic geometry.
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What is the name of a four sided polygon?
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Triangle
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Octagon
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Pentagon
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Quadrilateral
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A. QuadrilateralExplanation
A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides. It is the correct answer because it accurately describes the shape being asked for in the question. A triangle has three sides, an octagon has eight sides, and a pentagon has five sides, so they are not the correct names for a four sided polygon.Rate this question:
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What is the least number of sides a polygon can have?
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Two
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Three
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Four
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Five
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A. ThreeExplanation
A polygon is defined as a closed plane figure made up of line segments connected end to end. To form a closed figure, you need at least three line segments. A three-sided polygon is called a triangle. Generate Audio OverviewRate this question:
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How many angles are there in a triangle?
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Three
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Five
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Six
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Ten
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A. ThreeExplanation
A triangle is a polygon with three sides, and each side of a triangle forms an angle with the adjacent side. Therefore, a triangle has three angles.Rate this question:
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A stop sign is what type of polygon?
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Quadrilateral
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Octagon
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Hexagon
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Pentagon
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A. OctagonExplanation
A stop sign is an octagon because it has eight sides. The shape of a stop sign is specifically designed to be easily recognizable and to convey a sense of urgency to drivers. The octagonal shape helps to distinguish a stop sign from other road signs and signals, making it clear that drivers must come to a complete stop at that intersection.Rate this question:
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Can a polygon have cruved sides?
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Yes
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No
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A. NoExplanation
A polygon is a closed figure with straight sides. By definition, it does not have curved sides. Therefore, the correct answer is "no."Rate this question:
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What makes a polygon a regular polygon?
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All sides are the same lenght
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All angles are congruent
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All angles are 90 degrees
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All angles and sides are the same
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A. All angles and sides are the sameExplanation
A regular polygon is defined as having all angles and sides that are the same. This means that every angle in the polygon is congruent and every side has the same length. This property distinguishes a regular polygon from other polygons where the angles or sides may vary.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is NOT a polygon?
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Square
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Pentagon
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Circle
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Triangle
Correct Answer
A. CircleExplanation
A circle is not a polygon because it does not have straight sides. A polygon is a closed figure made up of straight line segments. A square, pentagon, and triangle all have straight sides and are considered polygons. However, a circle is a curved shape with no straight sides, therefore it is not a polygon.Rate this question:
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What type of polygon is this?
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Quadrilateral
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Pentagon
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Octagon
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Heptagon
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A. QuadrilateralExplanation
The given shape is a quadrilateral because it has four sides. A quadrilateral is a polygon with four sides and four angles.Rate this question:
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Which of the following is not a regular polygon?
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Equilateral Triangle
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Square
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Rectangle
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Regular Hexagon
Correct Answer
A. RectangleExplanation
A regular polygon has all sides of equal length and all interior angles of equal measure. An equilateral triangle, square, and regular hexagon meet these criteria. However, a rectangle does not because, while all angles are equal (90 degrees), its opposite sides are of equal length, but adjacent sides can differ in length. Therefore, it is not a regular polygon.Rate this question:
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