Master 2D Shapes: Interactive Quizzes for Mathematics Education (MEd)

Question 1

Which shape exhibits the highest order of rotational symmetry?

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Circle

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Triangle

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Square

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Pentagon

Question 2

Identify the shape with three sides and three angles.

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Triangle

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Cuboid

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Trapezium

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Rhombus

Question 3

Determine the area of a triangle with a base of 10 cm and a height of 8 cm.

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40 square cm

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20 square cm

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60 square cm

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80 square cm

Question 4

Which shape is classified as a regular polygon?

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Square

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Rhombus

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Kite

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Trapezium

Question 5

What is the total sum of interior angles in a quadrilateral?

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360 degrees

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180 degrees

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270 degrees

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540 degrees

Question 6

In the context of 2D shapes, what is symmetry? Provide examples to illustrate your understanding.

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Symmetry is a property of shapes that allows them to fold onto themselves and match perfectly on both sides.

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Symmetry occurs when a shape has a regular, repeating pattern of lines or shapes.

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Symmetry is when a shape has two or more identical sides.

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Symmetry is a property that only applies to 3D shapes.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a square?

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Obtuse angles

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Equal sides

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Four right angles

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Twofold rotational symmetry

Question 8

A rectangle measures 10cm by 5cm. What is its perimeter?

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20cm

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10cm

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15cm

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30cm

Question 9

Which shape has rotational symmetry but not reflectional symmetry?

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Circle

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Rectangle

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Triangle

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Parallelogram

Question 10

Calculate the area of a circle with a radius of 7cm.

Accepted Answer

49π cm²

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14π cm²

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7π cm²

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100π cm²

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a property of parallelograms?

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All angles are right angles

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Opposite sides parallel

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Opposite angles equal

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Diagonals bisect each other

Question 12

Which shape has four sides and two pairs of parallel sides?

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Trapezium

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Triangle

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Rectangle

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Circle

Question 13

Name the theorem that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180°.

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Triangle Sum Theorem

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Pythagorean Theorem

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Angle Bisector Theorem

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Circle Theorem

Question 14

Which property does NOT belong to a circle?

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Constant area

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Equal radii from the center to any point on the circumference

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Equal angles in all sectors

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Parallel tangents at any two points

Question 15

A quadrilateral with only two of its sides parallel is classified as a:

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Trapezoid

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Parallelogram

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Rhombus

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Rectangle

Question 16

A regular hexagon has:

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Six equal sides and six equal angles

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Six equal sides but unequal angles

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Unequal sides but six equal angles

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Neither equal sides nor equal angles

Question 17

Which of these geometric transformations preserves both the size and shape of a figure?

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Translation

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Rotation

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Reflection

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Dilation

Question 18

Which characteristic is NOT applicable to parallelograms?

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All sides are of equal length

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Opposite sides are parallel

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Opposite angles are congruent

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Diagonals bisect each other

Question 19

In a rhombus, the diagonals are:

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Perpendicular bisectors of each other

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Equal in length but not perpendicular

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Unequal in length and not perpendicular

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Parallel to each other

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a property of a square?

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Unequal sides

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Parallel sides

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Four right angles

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Equal diagonals

Question 21

A polygon with six sides is known as a:

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Hexagon

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Octagon

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Nonagon

Question 22

A triangle that has two equal sides and one unequal side is called a:

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Isosceles triangle

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Scalene triangle

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Equilateral triangle

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Right triangle

Question 23

The sum of the interior angles of a quadrilateral is:

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360 degrees

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450 degrees

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180 degrees

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270 degrees

Question 24

Which of the following shapes is a regular polygon?

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Equilateral triangle

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Isosceles triangle

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Scalene triangle

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Rectangle

Question 25

A shape with 8 equal sides and 8 equal angles is called an:

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Octagon

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Hexagon

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Heptagon

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Decagon

Question 26

Which of the given shapes is a convex shape?

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Circle

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Crescent

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Star

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Concave hexagon

Question 27

Which of the following transformations maintains both shape and size?

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Translation

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Reflection

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Dilation

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Rotation